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Spokane 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

200 N Bernard St
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane County
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PH: (509) 354-5972
FAX: (509) 354-5965

Grades PK-12
29,439 students
61 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

74% (2009)

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

75% (2008)

74% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2009)

76% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

59% (2009)

62% (2008)

56% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

60% (2008)

63% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

75% (2009)

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

47% (2009)

45% (2008)

37% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

68% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2009)

71% (2008)

73% (2007)

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

Math

59% (2009)

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

56% (2009)

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Writing

63% (2009)

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

52% (2008)

54% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2009)

62% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

Science

54% (2009)

48% (2008)

46% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

48% (2008)

49% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Science

41% (2009)

43% (2008)

42% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

42% (2009)

45% (2008)

48% (2007)

52% (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	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	45%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	64%
Pacific Islander	50%
White	77%
Low income	65%
Not low income	85%
Special education	48%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	54%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
Black	45%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	41%
White	77%
Low income	64%
Not low income	85%
Special education	48%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	56%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
Black	69%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	57%
White	79%
Low income	71%
Not low income	86%
Special education	64%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	46%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	66%
Male	51%
Black	38%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	37%
Pacific Islander	50%
White	61%
Low income	49%
Not low income	73%
Special education	38%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	43%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
Black	34%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	47%
Pacific Islander	32%
White	64%
Low income	53%
Not low income	70%
Special education	41%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	44%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
Black	57%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	56%
Pacific Islander	58%
White	78%
Low income	66%
Not low income	86%
Special education	50%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	40%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	49%
Male	45%
Black	18%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	24%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	50%
Low income	35%
Not low income	62%
Special education	26%
Not special education	50%
Limited English	18%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	65%
Black	48%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	40%
Pacific Islander	32%
White	72%
Low income	58%
Not low income	80%
Special education	35%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	40%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	71%
Black	68%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	65%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	78%
Low income	67%
Not low income	86%
Special education	45%
Not special education	80%
Limited English	40%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	57%
Black	36%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	40%
Pacific Islander	7%
White	62%
Low income	47%
Not low income	74%
Special education	20%
Not special education	65%
Limited English	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	65%
Male	49%
Black	44%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	23%
White	59%
Low income	44%
Not low income	71%
Special education	19%
Not special education	61%
Limited English	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	63%
Female	76%
Male	51%
Black	49%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	65%
Low income	53%
Not low income	75%
Special education	20%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	24%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	52%
Black	36%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	34%
Pacific Islander	33%
White	57%
Low income	42%
Not low income	69%
Special education	10%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	19%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black	52%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	56%
Pacific Islander	35%
White	72%
Low income	61%
Not low income	78%
Special education	32%
Not special education	74%
Limited English	42%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	52%
Black	32%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	34%
Pacific Islander	23%
White	57%
Low income	40%
Not low income	68%
Special education	18%
Not special education	58%
Limited English	23%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	53%
Black	33%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	23%
White	56%
Low income	41%
Not low income	68%
Special education	13%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	27%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	59%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	43%
White	76%
Low income	63%
Not low income	81%
Special education	44%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	36%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
Black	22%
Asian	42%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	14%
Pacific Islander	13%
White	45%
Low income	25%
Not low income	54%
Special education	7%
Not special education	45%
Limited English	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	69%
Asian	66%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	69%
Pacific Islander	62%
White	83%
Low income	72%
Not low income	88%
Special education	57%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	35%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	30%
Male	34%
Black	17%
Asian	24%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	22%
Pacific Islander	13%
White	35%
Low income	21%
Not low income	42%
Special education	7%
Not special education	35%
Limited English	5%

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	13	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	16	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	79%	66%
Multiracial	5%	2%
Black	4%	6%
Hispanic	4%	15%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	4%	3%
Asian	2%	8%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
Not provided	<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	51%	38%
Special education	15%	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		$8,925	$8,377

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

School Finance: Issues to Consider >