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2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98124
King County
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PH: (206) 252-0100
FAX: (206) 252-0102

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Grades PK-12
47,735 students
100 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

74% (2012)

79% (2011)

75% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math

71% (2012)

67% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2012)

72% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

66% (2012)

68% (2011)

65% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

Math

67% (2012)

65% (2011)

62% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

73% (2012)

71% (2011)

71% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science

71% (2012)

64% (2011)

41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

69% (2012)

65% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

75% (2012)

77% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

70% (2012)

66% (2011)

61% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2012)

63% (2011)

68% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

74% (2012)

76% (2011)

71% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

Math

67% (2012)

66% (2011)

64% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

70% (2012)

73% (2011)

73% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science

75% (2012)

70% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

64% (2012)

62% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	69%
Black	47%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	61%
White	89%
Low income	53%
Not low income	88%
Special education	51%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	23%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black	40%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	28%
White	85%
Low income	49%
Not low income	85%
Special education	45%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	39%
Migrant	15%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	53%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	65%
White	90%
Low income	60%
Not low income	89%
Special education	56%
Not special education	80%
Limited English	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	60%
Black	43%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	38%
Pacific Islander	59%
White	76%
Low income	51%
Not low income	78%
Special education	43%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	36%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
Black	36%
Asian	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	35%
White	83%
Low income	45%
Not low income	83%
Special education	36%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	27%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
Black	44%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	49%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	87%
Low income	54%
Not low income	88%
Special education	47%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	26%
Migrant	36%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	71%
Black	39%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	51%
Pacific Islander	61%
White	89%
Low income	49%
Not low income	88%
Special education	49%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	26%
Migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	66%
Black	37%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	40%
Pacific Islander	39%
White	84%
Low income	48%
Not low income	84%
Special education	36%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	27%
Migrant	57%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	69%
Black	51%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	54%
Pacific Islander	69%
White	86%
Low income	59%
Not low income	87%
Special education	45%
Not special education	80%
Limited English	31%
Migrant	63%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
Black	40%
Asian	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	26%
White	82%
Low income	53%
Not low income	84%
Special education	32%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	37%
Migrant	44%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	52%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	66%
Pacific Islander	57%
White	89%
Low income	59%
Not low income	88%
Special education	49%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	26%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	67%
Black	58%
Asian	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	86%
White	82%
Low income	63%
Not low income	84%
Special education	45%
Not special education	80%
Limited English	30%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
Black	40%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	44%
Pacific Islander	36%
White	80%
Low income	50%
Not low income	82%
Special education	30%
Not special education	74%
Limited English	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	49%
Asian	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	29%
White	83%
Low income	53%
Not low income	84%
Special education	37%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	16%
Migrant	30%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
Black	47%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	52%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	90%
Low income	58%
Not low income	88%
Special education	50%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	63%
Black	37%
Asian	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	76%
Low income	47%
Not low income	78%
Special education	25%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	37%
Migrant	60%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 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% (2012)

80% (2011)

75% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Science

53% (2011)

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

Writing

84% (2012)

85% (2011)

84% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

Math

45% (2010)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing 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	82%
Male	74%
Black	55%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	52%
Pacific Islander	45%
White	92%
Low income	64%
Not low income	88%
Special education	51%
Not special education	82%
Limited English	20%
Migrant	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	69%
Asian	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	60%
Pacific Islander	84%
White	93%
Low income	75%
Not low income	91%
Special education	66%
Not special education	87%
Limited English	42%
Migrant	67%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing 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.

Biology I

100% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

Algebra I

88% (2012)

88% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1