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Auburn School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

915 4th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
King County
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PH: (253) 931-4914
FAX: (253) 931-8006

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Grades PK-12
14,476 students
23 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2011)

74% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

72% (2011)

70% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2011)

71% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing

58% (2011)

59% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math

70% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

78% (2011)

71% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

56% (2011)

33% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

58% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

68% (2011)

55% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math

61% (2011)

45% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

49% (2011)

58% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

58% (2011)

67% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

50% (2011)

51% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

64% (2011)

63% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

52% (2011)

45% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

45% (2011)

51% (2010)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

MSP Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black	75%
Asian	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	83%
Pacific Islander	70%
White	87%
Low income	78%
Not low income	93%
Special education	55%
Not special education	87%
Limited English	62%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
Black	62%
Asian	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	78%
Low income	65%
Not low income	84%
Special education	39%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	44%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	72%
Black	65%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	66%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	82%
Pacific Islander	33%
White	82%
Low income	66%
Not low income	86%
Special education	43%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	48%
Black	48%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	41%
White	64%
Low income	49%
Not low income	71%
Special education	25%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	36%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	68%
Black	40%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	65%
Pacific Islander	41%
White	80%
Low income	62%
Not low income	81%
Special education	24%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	41%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	75%
Black	67%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	52%
White	84%
Low income	70%
Not low income	88%
Special education	49%
Not special education	81%
Limited English	44%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	54%
Male	58%
Black	45%
Asian	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	12%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	68%
Low income	43%
Not low income	72%
Special education	21%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	15%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	68%
Black	44%
Asian	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	12%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	78%
Low income	60%
Not low income	79%
Special education	30%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	40%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	60%
Black	51%
Asian	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	33%
White	75%
Low income	60%
Not low income	80%
Special education	31%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	29%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black	37%
Asian	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	41%
Pacific Islander	21%
White	70%
Low income	50%
Not low income	76%
Special education	17%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	27%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	56%
Male	44%
Black	46%
Asian	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	31%
Pacific Islander	22%
White	55%
Low income	38%
Not low income	63%
Special education	10%
Not special education	54%
Limited English	6%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	70%
Male	49%
Black	55%
Asian	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	38%
Pacific Islander	28%
White	64%
Low income	46%
Not low income	73%
Special education	17%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	23%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	51%
Black	29%
Asian	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	45%
Pacific Islander	28%
White	59%
Low income	37%
Not low income	66%
Special education	4%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	70%
Male	58%
Black	57%
Asian	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	25%
White	70%
Low income	52%
Not low income	77%
Special education	14%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	13%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	49%
Black	41%
Asian	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	14%
White	61%
Low income	37%
Not low income	69%
Special education	12%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	7%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	42%
Black	25%
Asian	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	52%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	7%
White	51%
Low income	31%
Not low income	60%
Special education	4%
Not special education	49%
Limited English	6%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8.
The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading

78% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

40% (2011)

36% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

86% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

38% (2010)
The state average for Math was n/a in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading, writing and science in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

HSPE Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	73%
Black	57%
Asian	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	68%
Pacific Islander	52%
White	85%
Low income	67%
Not low income	87%
Special education	35%
Not special education	82%
Limited English	18%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	41%
Male	39%
Black	14%
Asian	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	35%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	26%
Pacific Islander	6%
White	49%
Low income	24%
Not low income	51%
Special education	7%
Not special education	42%
Limited English	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	79%
Black	71%
Asian	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	89%
Pacific Islander	86%
White	90%
Low income	78%
Not low income	91%
Special education	48%
Not special education	88%
Limited English	32%

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading, writing and science in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

Algebra I

97% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 88% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 98% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 93% in 2011.

Algebra I

41% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 48% in 2011.

Geometry

92% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 63% in 2011.

Algebra I

23% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 31% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 27% in 2011.

Geometry

53% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 67% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 33% in 2011.

Algebra I

5% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 32% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 26% in 2011.

Geometry

39% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 20% in 2011.

Algebra I

9% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 36% in 2011.

Geometry

21% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 29% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, and integrated math II.
The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

EOC Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	98%
Low income	93%
Not low income	98%
Not special education	97%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Female	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Multiracial	86%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Not low income	48%
Not special education	41%
Limited English	23%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	78%
Asian	98%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	98%
Multiracial	91%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	91%
Not low income	92%
Not special education	92%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	23%
Female	27%
Male	19%
Black	7%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	26%
Low income	20%
Not low income	27%
Not special education	24%
Limited English	5%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	56%
Black	44%
Asian	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	48%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Low income	51%
Not low income	55%
Special education	18%
Not special education	54%
Limited English	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	5%
Female	5%
Male	7%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	0%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	9%
Low income	5%
Not low income	7%
Not special education	6%
Limited English	8%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	39%
Female	32%
Male	46%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	35%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	33%
Not low income	46%
Not special education	40%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	9%
Female	17%
Male	0%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	14%
Low income	6%
Not low income	13%
Not special education	9%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	21%
Female	29%
Male	18%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	36%
Low income	23%
Not low income	20%
Not special education	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, and integrated math II.
The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience¹	13	12

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher¹	67%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher¹	19	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	58%	64%
Hispanic	18%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	12%	9%
Black	8%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	49%	42%
Special education¹	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual¹	12%	8%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,917	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	10%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >