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Wenatchee School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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235 Sunset Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Chelan County
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PH: (509) 663-8161
FAX: (509) 663-3082

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7751 students
  • 16 schools

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 MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 62% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math
 58% (2012)
 51% (2011)
 50% (2010)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 62% (2012)
 60% (2011)
 56% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing
 45% (2012)
 42% (2011)
 46% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

Math
 44% (2012)
 43% (2011)
 42% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2012)
 67% (2011)
 64% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science
 63% (2012)
 48% (2011)
 34% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math
 53% (2012)
 58% (2011)
 47% (2010)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 63% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math
 48% (2012)
 43% (2011)
 37% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2012)
 58% (2011)
 59% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing
 64% (2012)
 69% (2011)
 73% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

Math
 56% (2012)
 53% (2011)
 52% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2012)
 69% (2011)
 71% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science
 71% (2012)
 66% (2011)
 55% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math
 57% (2012)
 43% (2011)
 48% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female63%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income50%
Not low income82%
Special education48%
Not special education62%
Limited English26%
Migrant39%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income49%
Not low income76%
Special education39%
Not special education60%
Limited English34%
Migrant43%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income51%
Not low income82%
Special education42%
Not special education64%
Limited English31%
Migrant39%

WritingThis District
All Students45%
Female53%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income31%
Not low income72%
Special education19%
Not special education48%
Limited English12%
Migrant20%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female44%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income32%
Not low income65%
Special education16%
Not special education47%
Limited English14%
Migrant21%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female67%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income57%
Not low income83%
Special education21%
Not special education71%
Limited English26%
Migrant56%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income52%
Not low income88%
Special education29%
Not special education68%
Limited English23%
Migrant49%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income39%
Not low income81%
Special education10%
Not special education58%
Limited English10%
Migrant38%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female71%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income53%
Not low income80%
Special education15%
Not special education67%
Limited English23%
Migrant41%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female51%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income36%
Not low income70%
Special education2%
Not special education52%
Limited English15%
Migrant27%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income63%
Not low income86%
Special education48%
Not special education75%
Limited English31%
Migrant58%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Female75%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income54%
Not low income79%
Special education20%
Not special education70%
Limited English28%
Migrant52%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female57%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income43%
Not low income75%
Special education15%
Not special education61%
Limited English15%
Migrant39%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income56%
Not low income88%
Special education10%
Not special education75%
Limited English13%
Migrant51%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income56%
Not low income91%
Special education19%
Not special education76%
Limited English18%
Migrant50%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female53%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income41%
Not low income78%
Special education8%
Not special education62%
Limited English8%
Migrant36%
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

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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 77% (2012)
 80% (2011)
 77% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Science
 50% (2011)
 47% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing
 78% (2012)
 77% (2011)
 78% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

Math
 39% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income66%
Not low income91%
Special education26%
Not special education82%
Limited English17%
Migrant56%

WritingThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income69%
Not low income89%
Special education30%
Not special education82%
Limited English25%
Migrant67%
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

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 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
 95% (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
Data not available for this district (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
 99% (2012)
 97% (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
 84% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

Algebra I
 68% (2012)
 32% (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
 81% (2012)
 85% (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
 52% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2012)
 16% (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
 54% (2012)
 63% (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
 53% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

Algebra I
 13% (2012)
Data not available for this district (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
 41% (2012)
 35% (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
 24% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2012)
 0% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2012)
 16% (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

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 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 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis District
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Migrant69%

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
White99%
Low income100%
Not low income99%
Not special education99%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income71%
Not low income94%
Not special education84%
Migrant70%

Algebra IThis District
All Students68%
Female64%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income50%
Not low income84%
Special education50%
Not special education69%
Limited English10%
Migrant44%

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income73%
Not low income91%
Not special education81%
Migrant74%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income39%
Not low income68%
Special education19%
Not special education55%
Limited English15%
Migrant32%

Algebra IThis District
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Migrant26%

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income50%
Not low income62%
Not special education55%
Limited English55%
Migrant44%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
All Students53%
Female25%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Not special education50%
Migrant46%

Algebra IThis District
All Students13%
Female16%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
White27%
Low income10%
Not special education13%
Migrant7%

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
All Students41%
Female44%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income36%
Not low income64%
Not special education40%
Migrant39%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
All Students24%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic17%
Whiten/a
Low income17%
Not special education24%

Algebra IThis District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Average years educational experience11212
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher163%66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students per classroom teacher11717

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White59%64%
Hispanic37%16%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%3%
Black<1%6%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program155%42%
Special education111%13%
Transitional bilingual120%8%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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