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Yelm School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

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MSP Results
MSP Results by Subgroup
HSPE Results
HSPE Results by Subgroup
EOC Results
EOC Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

107 1st N.
Yelm, WA 98597
Thurston County
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PH: (360) 458-1900
FAX: (360) 458-6178

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Grades PK-12
5404 students
10 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2011)

81% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

70% (2011)

71% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

79% (2011)

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

Writing

71% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math

75% (2011)

67% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

75% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

64% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

55% (2011)

57% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2011)

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

Math

69% (2011)

51% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

55% (2011)

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

Writing

61% (2011)

66% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

57% (2011)

50% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2011)

76% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

67% (2011)

48% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

40% (2011)

46% (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	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	73%
Not low income	86%
Special education	48%
Not special education	84%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	60%
Not low income	77%
Special education	48%
Not special education	72%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	71%
Not low income	85%
Special education	47%
Not special education	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	81%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Low income	66%
Not low income	75%
Special education	30%
Not special education	77%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	70%
Not low income	78%
Special education	26%
Not special education	82%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Low income	67%
Not low income	80%
Special education	41%
Not special education	81%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	56%
Not low income	70%
Special education	31%
Not special education	70%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Low income	45%
Not low income	63%
Special education	17%
Not special education	62%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Low income	67%
Not low income	83%
Special education	43%
Not special education	80%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Low income	60%
Not low income	75%
Special education	28%
Not special education	73%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	64%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	47%
Not low income	60%
Special education	16%
Not special education	59%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	79%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Low income	53%
Not low income	67%
Special education	20%
Not special education	66%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	48%
Not low income	64%
Special education	16%
Not special education	62%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	68%
Not low income	80%
Special education	20%
Not special education	82%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	66%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	57%
Not low income	75%
Special education	16%
Not special education	73%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	41%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	34%
Not low income	43%
Special education	2%
Not special education	44%

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

85% (2011)

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

Science

46% (2011)

34% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2011)

84% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

35% (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	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	86%
Low income	78%
Not low income	89%
Special education	58%
Not special education	87%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	29%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Low income	37%
Not low income	51%
Special education	19%
Not special education	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	73%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Low income	80%
Not low income	93%
Special education	53%
Not special education	91%

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

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.

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

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 48% in 2011.

Geometry

96% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 63% in 2011.

Algebra I

22% (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

65% (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

17% (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

69% (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

19% (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

18% (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
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Female	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	36%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	96%
Female	93%
Male	99%
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	96%
Low income	97%
Not low income	95%
Not special education	96%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	22%
Female	21%
Male	23%
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	21%
Low income	26%
Not low income	19%
Not special education	23%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	65%
Female	67%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	31%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	59%
Not low income	68%
Not special education	65%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	17%
Female	12%
Male	23%
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	18%
Low income	27%
Not low income	10%
Not special education	18%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	69%
Female	63%
Male	74%
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	69%
Low income	62%
Not low income	73%
Not special education	68%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	19%
Female	17%
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	23%
Not special education	20%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	18%
Male	23%
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	20%
Low income	10%
Not low income	25%
Not special education	18%

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

Information about this data

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

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	65%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	78%	64%
Hispanic	7%	16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	9%
Black	2%	6%
Unspecified	7%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	39%	42%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	1%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,851	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Student and staff support	10%	11%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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