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Kelso 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

601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
Cowlitz County
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PH: (360) 501-1927
FAX: (360) 501-1944

Grades PK-12
5242 students
13 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

66% (2009)

61% (2008)

70% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

66% (2008)

67% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2009)

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

50% (2009)

54% (2008)

49% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2009)

73% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

Science

43% (2009)

38% (2008)

32% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

61% (2008)

54% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

62% (2009)

64% (2008)

59% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

37% (2009)

38% (2008)

38% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

55% (2009)

61% (2008)

67% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

70% (2009)

70% (2008)

66% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

41% (2008)

44% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

71% (2009)

75% (2008)

68% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

42% (2009)

46% (2008)

44% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

42% (2009)

42% (2008)

41% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

25% (2009)

25% (2008)

29% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

84% (2009)

84% (2008)

87% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

40% (2008)

43% (2007)

38% (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.

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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	66%
Female	71%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	44%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	56%
Not low income	78%
Special education	17%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	56%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Low income	57%
Not low income	77%
Special education	19%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	32%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Low income	61%
Not low income	76%
Special education	25%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	24%

Writing	This District
All Students	50%
Female	61%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	17%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	52%
Low income	40%
Not low income	62%
Special education	21%
Not special education	55%
Limited English	29%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	44%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	51%
Low income	42%
Not low income	60%
Special education	19%
Not special education	55%
Limited English	29%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	61%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Low income	63%
Not low income	82%
Special education	42%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	36%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	46%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Low income	34%
Not low income	54%
Special education	26%
Not special education	45%
Limited English	9%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Low income	48%
Not low income	75%
Special education	26%
Not special education	65%
Limited English	36%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Low income	50%
Not low income	77%
Special education	37%
Not special education	66%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	42%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	26%
Not low income	51%
Special education	8%
Not special education	42%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	63%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	44%
Not low income	65%
Special education	25%
Not special education	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	83%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	59%
Not low income	81%
Special education	20%
Not special education	76%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	42%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	36%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Low income	32%
Not low income	49%
Special education	10%
Not special education	44%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	62%
Not low income	80%
Special education	36%
Not special education	76%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	45%
Low income	28%
Not low income	56%
Special education	12%
Not special education	46%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	40%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	32%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	43%
Low income	29%
Not low income	54%
Special education	10%
Not special education	46%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	71%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	67%
Not low income	85%
Special education	49%
Not special education	81%

Science	This District
All Students	25%
Female	23%
Male	26%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	24%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	26%
Low income	18%
Not low income	30%
Special education	4%
Not special education	28%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	70%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Low income	70%
Not low income	86%
Special education	42%
Not special education	85%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	21%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	23%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	23%
Low income	13%
Not low income	32%
Special education	6%
Not special education	25%

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	70%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	17	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	80%	66%
Hispanic	9%	15%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	7%	3%
Asian	2%	8%
Black	1%	6%
Multiracial	1%	2%
Not provided	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	44%	38%
Special education	14%	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		$8,130	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Student and staff support	11%	11%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >