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Palisades School District

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1114 Palisades Rd
Palisades, WA 98845
Douglas County
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PH: (509) 884-8071

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  • Grades K-5
  • 20 students
  • 1 school

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 MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% 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

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 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
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 HSPE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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 schools in this district
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 HSPE Results by Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

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 EOC Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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 schools in this district
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 EOC Results by Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Average years educational experience212
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or highern/a66%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students per classroom teacher717
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic90%16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native10%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program89%42%
Special education0%13%
Transitional bilingual61%8%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$17,568$8,377
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional50%60%
Student and staff support4%11%
Administration17%11%
Other expenditures29%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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