Test Scores for Rainier School District

Welcome! Sign In My School List (0)


Schools Community Articles

Home

Find a School

Preschool

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Holiday

Rainier School District

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

Learn About This District's:

WASL Results
WASL Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

307 Alaska St
Rainier, WA 98576
Thurston County
Map >

PH: (360) 446-2207
FAX: (360) 446-2918

Grades K-12
952 students
3 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:

WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

63% (2009)

66% (2008)

77% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

57% (2008)

79% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

67% (2009)

68% (2008)

67% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

38% (2009)

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

33% (2009)

45% (2008)

49% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

67% (2009)

73% (2008)

74% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

30% (2009)

22% (2008)

19% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

38% (2008)

55% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

59% (2009)

75% (2008)

74% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

42% (2009)

53% (2008)

52% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2009)

50% (2008)

54% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

65% (2009)

58% (2008)

71% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

49% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

51% (2009)

45% (2008)

50% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

37% (2009)

23% (2008)

18% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

48% (2008)

46% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

78% (2009)

79% (2008)

91% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

24% (2009)

42% (2008)

43% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

45% (2009)

47% (2008)

54% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The WASL 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 grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
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

WASL 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	63%
Female	70%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	68%
Not low income	61%
Not special education	68%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	62%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Low income	64%
Not low income	69%
Not special education	71%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	61%
Not low income	70%
Not special education	68%

Writing	This District
All Students	38%
Female	35%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	18%
Not low income	48%
Not special education	38%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	38%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	36%
Low income	25%
Not low income	38%
Not special education	32%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	52%
Not low income	74%
Not special education	69%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	31%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	32%
Low income	24%
Not low income	33%
Not special education	31%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	43%
Not low income	64%
Not special education	59%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	72%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	54%
Not low income	64%
Not special education	66%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	48%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	31%
Not low income	52%
Not special education	45%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	63%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	33%
Not low income	61%
Not special education	54%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	90%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	52%
Not low income	71%
Not special education	69%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Low income	33%
Not low income	59%
Not special education	55%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Low income	41%
Not low income	59%
Not special education	52%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	42%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	38%
Low income	28%
Not low income	44%
Not special education	38%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	55%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Low income	37%
Not low income	54%
Not special education	47%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	87%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Low income	71%
Not low income	79%
Not special education	79%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	36%
Male	16%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	25%
Low income	8%
Not low income	32%
Not special education	26%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	92%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Low income	75%
Not low income	88%
Not special education	88%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Low income	15%
Not low income	55%
Not special education	45%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The WASL 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 grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	15	13

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	73%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	18	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	88%	66%
Hispanic	4%	15%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Multiracial	2%	2%
Black	2%	6%
Asian	1%	8%
Not provided	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	22%	38%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	0%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,906	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	4%	11%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	23%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >