Test Scores for Bethel School District

Bethel School District

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Students
Spending Per Pupil

516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
Pierce County
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PH: (253) 683-6000
FAX: (253) 539-6889

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Grades PK, 1-12
17,779 students
40 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

71% (2012)

75% (2011)

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

Math

64% (2012)

62% (2011)

59% (2010)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

66% (2012)

67% (2011)

65% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

57% (2012)

56% (2011)

54% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

Math

55% (2012)

56% (2011)

48% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

64% (2012)

65% (2011)

62% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science

64% (2012)

49% (2011)

21% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

59% (2012)

55% (2011)

41% (2010)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

71% (2012)

68% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

63% (2012)

51% (2011)

44% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2012)

48% (2011)

53% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

72% (2012)

73% (2011)

66% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

Math

56% (2012)

50% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

63% (2012)

61% (2011)

63% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science

57% (2012)

49% (2011)

40% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

41% (2012)

33% (2011)

34% (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

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	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
Black	66%
Asian	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	70%
Pacific Islander	60%
White	73%
Low income	63%
Not low income	77%
Special education	21%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	39%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	50%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	66%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	64%
Pacific Islander	52%
White	68%
Low income	55%
Not low income	72%
Special education	22%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	32%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	60%
Black	58%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	66%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	69%
Low income	60%
Not low income	72%
Special education	25%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	27%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	70%
Male	44%
Black	55%
Asian	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	56%
Pacific Islander	59%
White	55%
Low income	51%
Not low income	61%
Special education	19%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	14%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	48%
Asian	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	59%
Low income	47%
Not low income	62%
Special education	16%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	14%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	59%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	54%
Pacific Islander	74%
White	66%
Low income	55%
Not low income	72%
Special education	18%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	25%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	63%
Black	54%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	54%
Pacific Islander	52%
White	69%
Low income	54%
Not low income	73%
Special education	27%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	59%
Black	59%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	36%
Pacific Islander	59%
White	61%
Low income	48%
Not low income	69%
Special education	11%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	13%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	66%
Black	65%
Asian	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	58%
White	74%
Low income	64%
Not low income	77%
Special education	19%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	7%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
Black	49%
Asian	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	48%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	67%
Low income	55%
Not low income	69%
Special education	17%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	61%
Black	60%
Asian	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	77%
Pacific Islander	46%
White	71%
Low income	60%
Not low income	75%
Special education	24%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	86%
Male	59%
Black	64%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	80%
Pacific Islander	62%
White	73%
Low income	66%
Not low income	76%
Special education	31%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	33%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
Black	42%
Asian	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	46%
White	59%
Low income	47%
Not low income	64%
Special education	7%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	50%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	58%
Black	59%
Asian	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	67%
Low income	53%
Not low income	70%
Special education	17%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	0%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	55%
Black	44%
Asian	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	48%
Pacific Islander	63%
White	62%
Low income	49%
Not low income	62%
Special education	18%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	13%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
Black	29%
Asian	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	43%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	36%
Pacific Islander	42%
White	46%
Low income	33%
Not low income	47%
Special education	10%
Not special education	46%
Limited English	13%

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

82% (2012)

79% (2011)

80% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Science

37% (2011)

36% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2012)

88% (2011)

90% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

Math

27% (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	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
Black	79%
Asian	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	68%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	85%
Low income	76%
Not low income	85%
Special education	55%
Not special education	86%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	96%
Male	83%
Black	88%
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian	94%
Pacific Islander	89%
White	89%
Low income	85%
Not low income	92%
Special education	70%
Not special education	92%

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

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.

Biology I

Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

Algebra I

76% (2012)

72% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

Geometry

93% (2012)

92% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

Biology I

Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

Algebra I

45% (2012)

36% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2012)

86% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

Biology I

57% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

Algebra I

15% (2012)

14% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

Geometry

39% (2012)

49% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

Biology I

32% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

Algebra I

18% (2012)

17% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 26% in 2011.

Geometry

25% (2012)

34% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 26% in 2012.

Biology I

14% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

Algebra I

6% (2012)

19% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

Geometry

10% (2012)

27% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, integrated math II, and biology.
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 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	78%
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	83%
Not low income	78%
Not special education	76%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	96%
Black	80%
Asian	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	97%
Low income	93%
Not low income	93%
Not special education	93%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	45%
Female	45%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	71%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Low income	42%
Not low income	48%
Special education	25%
Not special education	46%
Limited English	9%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Black	64%
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

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black	48%
Asian	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	51%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	27%
White	61%
Low income	49%
Not low income	62%
Special education	42%
Not special education	60%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	15%
Female	17%
Male	14%
Black	19%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%
Hispanic	12%
Multiracial	n/a
White	15%
Low income	12%
Not low income	19%
Special education	20%
Not special education	15%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	42%
Black	26%
Asian	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	34%
Hispanic	37%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	33%
White	42%
Low income	35%
Not low income	42%
Special education	25%
Not special education	40%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	32%
Female	27%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	41%
Low income	33%
Not low income	31%
Not special education	31%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	18%
Female	23%
Male	15%
Black	8%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	17%
White	22%
Low income	19%
Not low income	18%
Special education	0%
Not special education	21%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	25%
Female	27%
Male	24%
Black	27%
Asian	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	5%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	30%
White	22%
Low income	22%
Not low income	28%
Special education	20%
Not special education	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	14%
Female	0%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	21%
Low income	0%
Not special education	16%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	6%
Female	4%
Male	9%
Black	n/a
Hispanic	8%
White	8%
Low income	4%
Not low income	8%
Special education	9%
Not special education	5%

Geometry	This District
All Students	10%
Female	3%
Male	16%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	8%
Low income	3%
Not low income	16%
Not special education	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, integrated math II, and biology.
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	11	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	66%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher¹	19	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	63%	64%
Hispanic	13%	16%
Black	12%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	9%	9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	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	41%	42%
Special education¹	14%	13%
Transitional bilingual¹	1%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.