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Federal Way 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

31405 18th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
King County
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PH: (253) 945-2000
FAX: (253) 945-2224

Grades PK-12
22,309 students
42 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

73% (2009)

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2009)

77% (2008)

80% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

54% (2009)

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

60% (2008)

60% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

75% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

36% (2009)

40% (2008)

31% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2009)

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2009)

67% (2008)

72% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

69% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

52% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

71% (2009)

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

48% (2009)

43% (2008)

40% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

88% (2009)

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

39% (2009)

45% (2008)

38% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

91% (2009)

92% (2008)

87% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

51% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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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	73%
Female	77%
Male	68%
Black	58%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	79%
Pacific Islander	71%
White	81%
Low income	64%
Not low income	83%
Special education	37%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	45%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	53%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	75%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	82%
Low income	61%
Not low income	81%
Special education	39%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	44%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	71%
Black	69%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	71%
Pacific Islander	54%
White	82%
Low income	65%
Not low income	84%
Special education	39%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	39%

Writing	This District
All Students	54%
Female	64%
Male	46%
Black	49%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	35%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	56%
Low income	46%
Not low income	65%
Special education	21%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	26%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black	39%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	58%
Pacific Islander	28%
White	68%
Low income	45%
Not low income	69%
Special education	28%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	24%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	68%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	71%
Pacific Islander	75%
White	87%
Low income	69%
Not low income	89%
Special education	41%
Not special education	85%
Limited English	39%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	39%
Male	33%
Black	22%
Asian	40%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	19%
Pacific Islander	8%
White	48%
Low income	23%
Not low income	49%
Special education	13%
Not special education	40%
Limited English	7%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black	53%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	48%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	83%
Low income	59%
Not low income	84%
Special education	32%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	64%
Black	61%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	80%
Low income	63%
Not low income	83%
Special education	24%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	39%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	49%
Black	30%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	32%
Pacific Islander	24%
White	62%
Low income	34%
Not low income	68%
Special education	11%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	68%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	35%
White	70%
Low income	48%
Not low income	71%
Special education	16%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	16%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	80%
Male	59%
Black	55%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	65%
Pacific Islander	70%
White	77%
Low income	58%
Not low income	79%
Special education	27%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	28%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
Black	29%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	65%
Pacific Islander	28%
White	63%
Low income	38%
Not low income	63%
Special education	8%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	15%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	65%
Black	57%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	72%
Pacific Islander	47%
White	78%
Low income	58%
Not low income	82%
Special education	30%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	26%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	45%
Black	24%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	47%
Pacific Islander	20%
White	62%
Low income	31%
Not low income	63%
Special education	13%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	13%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	29%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	33%
White	67%
Low income	40%
Not low income	68%
Special education	11%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	22%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	68%
Male	61%
Black	62%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	64%
Pacific Islander	43%
White	70%
Low income	57%
Not low income	72%
Special education	35%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	44%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	40%
Male	37%
Black	23%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	20%
Pacific Islander	17%
White	48%
Low income	23%
Not low income	48%
Special education	2%
Not special education	43%
Limited English	2%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	73%
Male	57%
Black	56%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	44%
White	71%
Low income	54%
Not low income	75%
Special education	38%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	39%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	21%
Male	20%
Black	11%
Asian	32%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	20%
Pacific Islander	7%
White	28%
Low income	16%
Not low income	25%
Special education	3%
Not special education	24%
Limited English	6%

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	11	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	55%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	18	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	46%	66%
Hispanic	18%	15%
Asian	15%	8%
Black	13%	6%
Multiracial	3%	2%
Pacific Islander	2%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	3%
Not provided	1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	44%	38%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	12%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,796	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >