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Vancouver School District

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

2901 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
Clark County
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PH: (360) 313-1200
FAX: (509) 937-2791

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Grades PK-12
22,556 students
40 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

68% (2011)

67% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

58% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

54% (2011)

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

Writing

54% (2011)

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

Math

58% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

63% (2011)

67% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

45% (2011)

23% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

54% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

68% (2011)

61% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math

52% (2011)

45% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2011)

66% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

68% (2011)

68% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

70% (2011)

68% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

60% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

50% (2011)

50% (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	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	56%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	64%
White	75%
Low income	58%
Not low income	82%
Special education	41%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	28%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	58%
Black	33%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	36%
White	66%
Low income	49%
Not low income	76%
Special education	35%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	47%
Black	34%
Asian	71%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	34%
White	60%
Low income	41%
Not low income	71%
Special education	22%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	54%
Female	65%
Male	44%
Black	45%
Asian	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	36%
Pacific Islander	72%
White	57%
Low income	43%
Not low income	69%
Special education	21%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	18%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	54%
Black	33%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	62%
Low income	46%
Not low income	75%
Special education	18%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	14%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	59%
Black	44%
Asian	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	69%
Low income	53%
Not low income	76%
Special education	28%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	11%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	43%
Black	16%
Asian	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	43%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	45%
White	52%
Low income	32%
Not low income	60%
Special education	20%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	6%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
Black	38%
Asian	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	66%
White	65%
Low income	48%
Not low income	73%
Special education	22%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	10%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	56%
Asian	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	35%
White	73%
Low income	55%
Not low income	81%
Special education	37%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	8%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	51%
Black	30%
Asian	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	17%
White	58%
Low income	37%
Not low income	67%
Special education	16%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	10%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	58%
Male	48%
Black	31%
Asian	69%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	40%
Pacific Islander	23%
White	59%
Low income	39%
Not low income	67%
Special education	21%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	79%
Male	58%
Black	49%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	72%
Low income	57%
Not low income	80%
Special education	28%
Not special education	74%
Limited English	16%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	52%
Black	33%
Asian	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	27%
Pacific Islander	16%
White	58%
Low income	37%
Not low income	67%
Special education	14%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	43%
Asian	81%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	63%
Pacific Islander	44%
White	74%
Low income	61%
Not low income	79%
Special education	39%
Not special education	74%
Limited English	19%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
Black	31%
Asian	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	31%
White	67%
Low income	44%
Not low income	75%
Special education	31%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	4%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
Black	24%
Asian	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	22%
White	53%
Low income	37%
Not low income	63%
Special education	10%
Not special education	55%
Limited English	2%

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

84% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

45% (2011)

40% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

88% (2011)

83% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

40% (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	84%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	62%
Asian	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	93%
Pacific Islander	73%
White	86%
Low income	74%
Not low income	91%
Special education	53%
Not special education	87%
Limited English	14%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	45%
Black	24%
Asian	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	47%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	21%
Pacific Islander	20%
White	50%
Low income	26%
Not low income	59%
Special education	9%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	71%
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	85%
Pacific Islander	90%
White	89%
Low income	82%
Not low income	92%
Special education	59%
Not special education	91%
Limited English	45%

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

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

100% (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

99% (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

Data not available for this district (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

58% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

55% (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 48% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

59% (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 63% in 2011.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (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

50% (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

Data not available for this district (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

Data not available for this district (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

Data not available for this district (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
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	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%

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
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	98%
Low income	93%
Not low income	100%
Not special education	99%

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Black	100%
Asian	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	88%
Multiracial	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a

Algebra I	This District
All Students	58%
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	58%
Not special education	58%

Integrated Math 1	This District
All Students	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	13%

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
All Students	59%
Black	36%
Asian	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	46%
Multiracial	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Not low income	69%
Special education	50%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	27%

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Black	10%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	31%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Special education	29%
Limited English	15%

Geometry	This District
All Students	50%
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	50%
Not low income	50%
Not special education	50%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	13%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Not low income	32%
Special education	40%

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

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
Female	36%
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	n/a

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	12	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	72%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	20	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	71%	64%
Hispanic	14%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	9%
Black	5%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	3%
Unspecified	3%	n/a

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	49%	42%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	9%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,247	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >