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WASL Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

5802 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
Pierce County
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PH: (253) 284-1000
FAX: (253) 284-1055

Grades PK-12
3496 students
7 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

67% (2009)

68% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

61% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

72% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

55% (2009)

64% (2008)

58% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

56% (2008)

55% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

67% (2009)

77% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

34% (2009)

48% (2008)

34% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

62% (2008)

65% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

67% (2009)

66% (2008)

55% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

57% (2009)

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

72% (2009)

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

46% (2008)

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

52% (2009)

64% (2008)

67% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

42% (2009)

52% (2008)

40% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

49% (2009)

58% (2008)

47% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

80% (2009)

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

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

Science

34% (2009)

33% (2008)

29% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

87% (2009)

80% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Math

43% (2009)

46% (2008)

45% (2007)

57% (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	67%
Female	74%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	67%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	82%
White	77%
Low income	57%
Not low income	75%
Special education	33%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	31%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	67%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	9%
White	68%
Low income	43%
Not low income	66%
Special education	25%
Not special education	58%
Limited English	10%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	57%
Not low income	84%
Special education	24%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	20%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	66%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	44%
Not low income	64%
Special education	20%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	20%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	50%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	61%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Low income	33%
Not low income	60%
Special education	20%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	4%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	66%
Black	80%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	60%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	78%
Low income	58%
Not low income	76%
Special education	21%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	10%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	36%
Male	31%
Black	30%
Asian	32%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	24%
Not low income	43%
Special education	7%
Not special education	39%
Limited English	3%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	53%
Black	50%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Low income	41%
Not low income	61%
Special education	21%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	10%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	75%
Male	58%
Black	50%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	54%
Not low income	75%
Special education	5%
Not special education	72%
Limited English	27%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	43%
Male	39%
Black	17%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	49%
Low income	34%
Not low income	46%
Special education	5%
Not special education	45%
Limited English	4%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	65%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Low income	45%
Not low income	65%
Special education	18%
Not special education	61%
Limited English	30%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	82%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	65%
Not low income	76%
Special education	9%
Not special education	78%
Limited English	40%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	68%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Low income	40%
Not low income	59%
Special education	9%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	45%
Black	55%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	50%
White	56%
Low income	39%
Not low income	59%
Special education	24%
Not special education	54%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	47%
Male	36%
Black	36%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	25%
White	48%
Low income	30%
Not low income	49%
Special education	24%
Not special education	44%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	42%
Black	36%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	42%
White	55%
Low income	31%
Not low income	58%
Special education	18%
Not special education	51%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black	54%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Low income	65%
Not low income	79%
Special education	33%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	22%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	35%
Black	0%
Asian	28%
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Low income	21%
Not low income	41%
Special education	5%
Not special education	36%
Limited English	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	77%
Black	75%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Low income	76%
Not low income	87%
Special education	68%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	35%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	25%
Male	34%
Black	8%
Asian	33%
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	37%
Low income	23%
Not low income	34%
Special education	0%
Not special education	32%
Limited English	0%

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	14	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	66%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	19	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	65%	66%
Hispanic	13%	15%
Asian	9%	8%
Black	4%	6%
Multiracial	3%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Pacific Islander	3%	<1%
Not provided	<1%	<1%

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	33%	38%
Special education	9%	13%
Transitional bilingual	10%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,124	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Student and staff support	13%	11%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >