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Bellingham School District

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

1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Whatcom County
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PH: (360) 676-6501
FAX: (425) 456-4176

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Grades PK-12
10,287 students
23 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

78% (2011)

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

Math

64% (2011)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2011)

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

Writing

66% (2011)

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

Math

63% (2011)

55% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

69% (2011)

47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2011)

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

Math

60% (2011)

52% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

64% (2011)

74% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

70% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

71% (2011)

70% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2011)

78% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

75% (2011)

67% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

66% (2011)

53% (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	78%
Female	84%
Male	71%
Black	71%
Asian	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	67%
Not low income	85%
Special education	47%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	43%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	61%
Black	48%
Asian	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	47%
Not low income	76%
Special education	29%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	70%
Black	63%
Asian	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	58%
Not low income	87%
Special education	31%
Not special education	81%
Limited English	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	56%
Black	50%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	46%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	48%
Not low income	80%
Special education	23%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	31%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	62%
Black	54%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	46%
Not low income	77%
Special education	21%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	37%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	85%
Asian	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	68%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	60%
Not low income	84%
Special education	21%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	26%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black	64%
Asian	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	58%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	53%
Not low income	80%
Special education	26%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	14%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	66%
Black	59%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Low income	53%
Not low income	78%
Special education	19%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	64%
Asian	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	44%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	60%
Not low income	89%
Special education	37%
Not special education	84%
Limited English	18%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	62%
Male	59%
Black	47%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	31%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Low income	36%
Not low income	77%
Special education	14%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	6%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	61%
Black	64%
Asian	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	17%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Low income	47%
Not low income	77%
Special education	17%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	18%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	82%
Male	59%
Black	64%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	59%
Not low income	79%
Special education	25%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	46%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	71%
Black	50%
Asian	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	17%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Low income	53%
Not low income	84%
Special education	18%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
Black	75%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	58%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	65%
Not low income	84%
Special education	26%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	12%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
Black	45%
Asian	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	56%
Not low income	86%
Special education	24%
Not special education	81%
Limited English	12%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	64%
Black	40%
Asian	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	44%
Not low income	78%
Special education	18%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	13%

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

87% (2011)

83% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

63% (2011)

57% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2011)

89% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

51% (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	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
Black	59%
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	75%
Not low income	93%
Special education	54%
Not special education	91%
Limited English	29%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	62%
Black	47%
Asian	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	44%
Not low income	71%
Special education	17%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	77%
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	78%
Not low income	94%
Special education	54%
Not special education	93%
Limited English	39%

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

100% (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

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

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

97% (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

18% (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

65% (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

17% (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

53% (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

Data not available for this district (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

42% (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	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	100%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Low income	100%
Not low income	100%
Not special education	100%

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
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	81%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Special education	75%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	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	100%
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	41%
Female	39%
Male	44%
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	48%
Low income	33%
Not low income	52%
Special education	20%
Not special education	44%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	18%
Female	18%
Male	18%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	12%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	20%
Low income	14%
Not low income	26%
Special education	12%
Not special education	21%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	65%
Female	60%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	38%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	60%
Not low income	68%
Special education	31%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	50%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	17%
Female	12%
Male	21%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	20%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	17%
Low income	6%
Not low income	28%
Special education	11%
Not special education	22%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	53%
Female	33%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Low income	53%
Not low income	53%
Special education	47%
Not special education	54%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	42%
Female	39%
Male	44%
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	53%
Low income	50%
Special education	55%
Not special education	35%

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: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	13	12

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

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

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	76%	64%
Hispanic	12%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	9%
Black	3%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	38%	42%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	5%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,177	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >