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Blaine 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

770 Mitchell Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Whatcom County
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PH: (360) 332-0714
FAX: (360) 332-7568

Grades K-12
2200 students
6 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2009)

75% (2008)

66% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

70% (2008)

56% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2009)

72% (2008)

78% (2007)

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

Writing

61% (2009)

57% (2008)

59% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2009)

80% (2008)

63% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

44% (2009)

40% (2008)

27% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

58% (2008)

46% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2009)

58% (2008)

66% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

43% (2008)

40% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

59% (2009)

68% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

78% (2009)

80% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

53% (2008)

51% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

84% (2009)

79% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

62% (2009)

45% (2008)

41% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

49% (2008)

44% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Science

38% (2009)

38% (2008)

31% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

89% (2009)

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

47% (2009)

42% (2008)

50% (2007)

51% (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	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Low income	78%
Not low income	85%
Special education	50%
Not special education	87%
Limited English	64%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	68%
Not low income	79%
Special education	42%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	57%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	68%
Not low income	86%
Special education	47%
Not special education	84%
Limited English	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	74%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	71%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Low income	52%
Not low income	70%
Special education	37%
Not special education	67%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	62%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	71%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Low income	40%
Not low income	69%
Special education	30%
Not special education	61%
Limited English	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	69%
Not low income	90%
Special education	27%
Not special education	86%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	51%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Low income	30%
Not low income	55%
Special education	7%
Not special education	47%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Low income	57%
Not low income	77%
Special education	13%
Not special education	73%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	71%
Not low income	80%
Special education	36%
Not special education	78%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Low income	48%
Not low income	59%
Special education	18%
Not special education	56%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	75%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	57%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Low income	51%
Not low income	66%
Not special education	62%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	90%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	76%
Not low income	80%
Special education	23%
Not special education	82%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	50%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	54%
Low income	45%
Not low income	59%
Special education	23%
Not special education	55%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Low income	79%
Not low income	88%
Special education	17%
Not special education	90%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	62%
Not low income	61%
Special education	17%
Not special education	65%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	52%
Not low income	61%
Special education	8%
Not special education	61%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Low income	76%
Not low income	96%
Special education	42%
Not special education	90%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	44%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	28%
Not low income	47%
Not special education	39%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Low income	84%
Not low income	94%
Special education	17%
Not special education	95%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	54%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	30%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Low income	35%
Not low income	58%
Special education	0%
Not special education	50%

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	11	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	63%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	18	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	82%	66%
Hispanic	8%	15%
Asian	5%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Black	2%	6%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
Multiracial	<1%	2%
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	46%	38%
Special education	10%	13%
Transitional bilingual	3%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,360	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Student and staff support	9%	11%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >