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Selah School District

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

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WASL Results
WASL Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

105 W Bartlett Ave
Selah, WA 98942
Yakima County
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PH: (509) 697-0706

Grades PK-12
3430 students
6 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

72% (2009)

68% (2008)

69% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

64% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2009)

71% (2008)

78% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

55% (2009)

67% (2008)

74% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

54% (2008)

60% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

72% (2009)

72% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Science

65% (2009)

56% (2008)

41% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

61% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

49% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

72% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

74% (2009)

75% (2008)

68% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

62% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

78% (2009)

70% (2008)

59% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

49% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

49% (2008)

50% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

76% (2009)

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

31% (2009)

34% (2008)

36% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

82% (2009)

86% (2008)

78% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

46% (2008)

41% (2007)

44% (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

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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	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	60%
Not low income	82%
Special education	29%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	27%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	62%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Low income	51%
Not low income	75%
Special education	19%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	18%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	52%
Not low income	79%
Special education	11%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	24%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	69%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Low income	40%
Not low income	65%
Special education	23%
Not special education	61%
Limited English	29%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	49%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Low income	24%
Not low income	61%
Special education	16%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	55%
Not low income	83%
Special education	28%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	25%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Low income	46%
Not low income	79%
Special education	20%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	41%
Not low income	77%
Special education	12%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	19%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	56%
Not low income	86%
Special education	23%
Not special education	82%
Limited English	31%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	42%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Low income	26%
Not low income	56%
Special education	0%
Not special education	51%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	51%
Not low income	79%
Special education	18%
Not special education	73%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	84%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	63%
Not low income	81%
Special education	32%
Not special education	79%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Low income	42%
Not low income	72%
Special education	5%
Not special education	66%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	65%
Not low income	87%
Special education	18%
Not special education	85%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	37%
Not low income	68%
Special education	14%
Not special education	60%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	49%
Low income	29%
Not low income	58%
Special education	4%
Not special education	51%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	74%
Not low income	77%
Special education	50%
Not special education	79%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	30%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	36%
Low income	24%
Not low income	34%
Special education	9%
Not special education	33%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Low income	78%
Not low income	84%
Special education	68%
Not special education	83%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	39%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	43%
Low income	23%
Not low income	46%
Special education	9%
Not special education	41%

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	14	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	62%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	17	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	69%	66%
Hispanic	14%	15%
Not provided	9%	<1%
Multiracial	5%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Asian	<1%	8%
Black	<1%	6%
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	38%	38%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	4%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,079	$8,377

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >