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Cosmopolis School District

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1439 Fourth
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
Grays Harbor County
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PH: (360) 532-7181
FAX: (360) 532-1535

  • Grades K-6
  • 180 students
  • 1 school

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 MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Math
 43% (2011)
 42% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 48% (2011)
 58% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 36% (2011)
 45% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math
 39% (2011)
 42% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 52% (2011)
 80% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science
 58% (2011)
 24% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math
 58% (2011)
 52% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2011)
 45% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
 52% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% 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.

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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 Students67%
Female83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income58%
Not special education71%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income33%
Not special education53%
Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Female54%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income30%
Not low income62%
Not special education50%

WritingThis District
All Students36%
Female50%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Not low income54%
Not special education38%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female46%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income20%
Not low income54%
Not special education41%
Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female75%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Not low income65%
Not special education62%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female75%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Not low income70%
Not special education62%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Not low income74%
Not special education62%
Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income67%
Not low income94%
Not special education89%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income58%
Not low income83%
Not special education82%
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.

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 HSPE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

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 HSPE Results by Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

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 EOC Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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 schools in this district

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 EOC Results by Subgroup

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Average years educational experience1212
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher50%66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students per classroom teacher1817

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White86%64%
Hispanic5%16%
Black2%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%3%
Unspecified3%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program39%42%
Special education12%13%
Transitional bilingual0%8%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,063$8,377
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support3%11%
Administration15%11%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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