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Elma School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 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

1235 Monte Elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
Grays Harbor County
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PH: (360) 482-2822
FAX: (360) 482-2092

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Grades PK-12
1748 students
4 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

68% (2011)

76% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

56% (2011)

60% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2011)

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

Writing

53% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math

38% (2011)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

73% (2011)

61% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

56% (2011)

21% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

53% (2011)

39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

61% (2011)

41% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math

30% (2011)

32% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

48% (2011)

50% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

58% (2011)

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

Math

64% (2011)

39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

70% (2011)

59% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

52% (2011)

55% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

48% (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	68%
Female	78%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	61%
Not low income	79%
Special education	39%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	50%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	58%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Low income	43%
Not low income	76%
Special education	54%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	64%
Not low income	78%
Special education	56%
Not special education	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	53%
Female	75%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Low income	52%
Not low income	56%
Special education	31%
Not special education	58%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	50%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	29%
Not low income	56%
Special education	25%
Not special education	41%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	69%
Not low income	80%
Special education	37%
Not special education	80%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	55%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	49%
Not low income	68%
Special education	32%
Not special education	60%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	47%
Not low income	63%
Special education	11%
Not special education	61%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	54%
Not low income	70%
Special education	21%
Not special education	70%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	24%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	33%
Low income	29%
Not low income	32%
Special education	16%
Not special education	33%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	54%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Low income	38%
Not low income	61%
Special education	0%
Not special education	53%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	71%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	52%
Not low income	66%
Not special education	63%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Low income	57%
Not low income	75%
Special education	0%
Not special education	71%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	60%
Not low income	81%
Special education	26%
Not special education	78%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	40%
Not low income	64%
Special education	13%
Not special education	59%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	36%
Not low income	61%
Special education	4%
Not special education	57%

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

67% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

30% (2011)

38% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

73% (2011)

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

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

28% (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	67%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	64%
Not low income	70%
Special education	20%
Not special education	77%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	33%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	34%
Low income	26%
Not low income	35%
Special education	3%
Not special education	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	83%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	65%
Not low income	80%
Special education	26%
Not special education	81%

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

100% (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

97% (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

67% (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

89% (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

63% (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
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
All Students	100%
Female	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%
Not low income	100%
Not special education	100%

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
Female	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Not low income	59%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	93%
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%
Not low income	96%
Not special education	97%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	67%
Female	56%
Male	73%
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	70%
Low income	64%
Not low income	70%
Not special education	68%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	91%
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	90%
Low income	90%
Not low income	89%
Not special education	89%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

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
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	64%
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	68%
Low income	50%
Not low income	71%
Not special education	62%

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
Subgroup results not available

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

Information about this data

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience¹	15	12

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Information about this data

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher¹	73%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher¹	20	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	9%	16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	4%	3%
Black	1%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	9%
Unspecified	7%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	51%	42%
Special education¹	17%	13%
Transitional bilingual¹	5%	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		$8,738	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	8%	11%
Administration	8%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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