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2445 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98124
King County
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PH: (206) 252-0000
FAX: (206) 252-0102

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Grades PK-12
46,529 students
100 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

79% (2011)

75% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

72% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing

68% (2011)

65% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math

65% (2011)

62% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2011)

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

Science

64% (2011)

41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

65% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math

66% (2011)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

63% (2011)

68% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

76% (2011)

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

Math

66% (2011)

64% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2011)

73% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

70% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

62% (2011)

60% (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	79%
Female	83%
Male	74%
Black	58%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	60%
White	91%
Low income	63%
Not low income	90%
Special education	53%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	41%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	66%
Black	36%
Asian	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	30%
White	84%
Low income	44%
Not low income	84%
Special education	39%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black	43%
Asian	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	53%
White	87%
Low income	51%
Not low income	87%
Special education	51%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	28%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	60%
Black	44%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	31%
Pacific Islander	74%
White	78%
Low income	50%
Not low income	80%
Special education	40%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	34%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	65%
Black	32%
Asian	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	31%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	81%
Low income	41%
Not low income	82%
Special education	33%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	25%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	45%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	49%
Pacific Islander	47%
White	86%
Low income	51%
Not low income	86%
Special education	46%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	27%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	63%
Black	30%
Asian	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	66%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	45%
Pacific Islander	16%
White	82%
Low income	39%
Not low income	83%
Special education	39%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	19%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	63%
Black	34%
Asian	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	41%
Pacific Islander	26%
White	80%
Low income	45%
Not low income	81%
Special education	34%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	54%
Asian	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	66%
Pacific Islander	67%
White	91%
Low income	61%
Not low income	90%
Special education	53%
Not special education	81%
Limited English	33%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	65%
Black	34%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	49%
Pacific Islander	22%
White	80%
Low income	49%
Not low income	81%
Special education	27%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	34%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	58%
Black	39%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	37%
Pacific Islander	32%
White	76%
Low income	45%
Not low income	77%
Special education	33%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	15%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	83%
Male	69%
Black	57%
Asian	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	58%
Pacific Islander	59%
White	84%
Low income	64%
Not low income	86%
Special education	47%
Not special education	80%
Limited English	36%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	65%
Black	35%
Asian	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	35%
Pacific Islander	36%
White	81%
Low income	46%
Not low income	82%
Special education	25%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	24%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	67%
Black	55%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	44%
White	84%
Low income	59%
Not low income	85%
Special education	43%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	24%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	68%
Black	44%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	86%
Low income	53%
Not low income	85%
Special education	38%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	34%
Asian	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	44%
Pacific Islander	44%
White	78%
Low income	45%
Not low income	77%
Special education	26%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	26%

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

80% (2011)

75% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

53% (2011)

47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

85% (2011)

84% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

45% (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	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
Black	62%
Asian	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	74%
Pacific Islander	57%
White	93%
Low income	67%
Not low income	90%
Special education	54%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	25%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	53%
Male	52%
Black	22%
Asian	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	10%
White	79%
Low income	30%
Not low income	70%
Special education	19%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	7%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	71%
Asian	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	72%
Pacific Islander	80%
White	94%
Low income	75%
Not low income	92%
Special education	62%
Not special education	88%
Limited English	43%

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

Data not available for this district (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

100% (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

88% (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

100% (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

49% (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

84% (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

26% (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

61% (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

30% (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

38% (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

25% (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

29% (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
Female	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Not low income	98%
Not special education	98%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	100%
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	n/a
Not low income	100%
Not special education	100%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	60%
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	78%
Multiracial	83%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Low income	79%
Not low income	93%
Special education	61%
Not special education	89%
Limited English	91%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	99%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	100%
Multiracial	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Low income	100%
Not low income	100%
Not special education	100%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	50%
Black	26%
Asian	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	40%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	33%
White	65%
Low income	38%
Not low income	62%
Special education	26%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	33%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	54%
Asian	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	66%
Multiracial	92%
American Indian	62%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Low income	69%
Not low income	91%
Special education	71%
Not special education	85%
Limited English	47%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	26%
Female	28%
Male	25%
Black	13%
Asian	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	39%
Hispanic	26%
Multiracial	20%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	39%
Low income	25%
Not low income	29%
Special education	18%
Not special education	29%
Limited English	21%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	61%
Female	58%
Male	63%
Black	39%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	47%
Multiracial	67%
American Indian	36%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	52%
Not low income	71%
Special education	38%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	48%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	30%
Female	29%
Male	32%
Black	7%
Asian	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	22%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	30%
Not low income	31%
Special education	5%
Not special education	36%
Limited English	31%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	38%
Female	35%
Male	40%
Black	26%
Asian	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	33%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Low income	37%
Not low income	39%
Special education	38%
Not special education	38%
Limited English	34%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	25%
Female	21%
Male	28%
Black	n/a
Asian	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	36%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	27%
Not special education	31%
Limited English	27%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	29%
Female	36%
Male	21%
Black	8%
Asian	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	36%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	26%
Not low income	46%
Not special education	30%
Limited English	30%

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	12	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	63%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher¹	18	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	44%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	22%	9%
Black	21%	6%
Hispanic	12%	16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%

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	42%	42%
Special education¹	14%	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		$10,065	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Student and staff support	14%	11%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >