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Franklin Pierce 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

315 129th St S
Tacoma, WA 98444
Pierce County
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PH: (253) 298-3000
FAX: (253) 536-5406

Grades PK-12
7653 students
14 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

67% (2009)

56% (2008)

60% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

58% (2008)

63% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

69% (2009)

65% (2008)

65% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

56% (2009)

60% (2008)

56% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

51% (2008)

47% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

59% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

40% (2009)

31% (2008)

21% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

53% (2008)

49% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

71% (2009)

67% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

39% (2008)

38% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

58% (2009)

55% (2008)

63% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

74% (2009)

66% (2008)

67% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

42% (2008)

49% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

65% (2009)

58% (2008)

54% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

46% (2009)

42% (2008)

29% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

42% (2008)

37% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

73% (2009)

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

24% (2009)

26% (2008)

25% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

30% (2009)

38% (2008)

34% (2007)

30% (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	70%
Male	64%
Black	57%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	60%
White	72%
Low income	62%
Not low income	75%
Special education	37%
Not special education	70%
Limited English	39%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	62%
Black	49%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	60%
White	65%
Low income	51%
Not low income	70%
Special education	29%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	63%
Black	63%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	83%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	74%
Low income	64%
Not low income	77%
Special education	35%
Not special education	74%
Limited English	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Female	71%
Male	44%
Black	51%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	59%
White	62%
Low income	53%
Not low income	63%
Special education	13%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	22%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	51%
Male	46%
Black	37%
Asian	47%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	61%
Pacific Islander	38%
White	61%
Low income	41%
Not low income	61%
Special education	20%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	16%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	67%
Black	64%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	80%
Pacific Islander	63%
White	77%
Low income	65%
Not low income	81%
Special education	30%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	28%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	46%
Male	34%
Black	26%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	17%
White	47%
Low income	32%
Not low income	53%
Special education	11%
Not special education	43%
Limited English	17%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	53%
Black	38%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	60%
Pacific Islander	53%
White	65%
Low income	47%
Not low income	72%
Special education	21%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	17%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	66%
Black	69%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	70%
White	73%
Low income	62%
Not low income	83%
Special education	29%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	41%
Black	24%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	32%
White	51%
Low income	28%
Not low income	58%
Special education	5%
Not special education	45%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	50%
Black	42%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	59%
Pacific Islander	41%
White	66%
Low income	50%
Not low income	67%
Special education	14%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	6%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	85%
Male	61%
Black	72%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	65%
Pacific Islander	70%
White	75%
Low income	71%
Not low income	77%
Special education	16%
Not special education	80%
Limited English	29%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	49%
Male	44%
Black	27%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	35%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	56%
Low income	38%
Not low income	57%
Special education	2%
Not special education	51%
Limited English	6%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	57%
Black	59%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	55%
White	71%
Low income	55%
Not low income	76%
Special education	18%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	0%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
Black	31%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	47%
Pacific Islander	31%
White	58%
Low income	35%
Not low income	59%
Special education	13%
Not special education	49%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	40%
Male	42%
Black	30%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	35%
Pacific Islander	39%
White	50%
Low income	30%
Not low income	54%
Special education	5%
Not special education	44%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	68%
Black	60%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	69%
White	74%
Low income	68%
Not low income	75%
Special education	37%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	53%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	25%
Male	23%
Black	12%
Asian	26%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	21%
Pacific Islander	13%
White	31%
Low income	17%
Not low income	30%
Special education	4%
Not special education	26%
Limited English	5%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black	85%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	84%
American Indian	83%
Pacific Islander	93%
White	86%
Low income	83%
Not low income	88%
Special education	62%
Not special education	89%
Limited English	58%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	26%
Male	31%
Black	14%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	17%
Pacific Islander	15%
White	33%
Low income	22%
Not low income	35%
Special education	5%
Not special education	32%
Limited English	20%

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	60%	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	51%	66%
Black	13%	6%
Hispanic	12%	15%
Asian	9%	8%
Multiracial	6%	2%
Pacific Islander	5%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Not provided	2%	<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	55%	38%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	7%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,239	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	14%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >