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The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.
307 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
306 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.
304 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.
302 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.
296 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.
287 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.
287 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
287 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
| All Students | 33% |
| Female | 38% |
| Male | 27% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 30% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 46% |
| Low income | 27% |
| Not low income | 44% |
| Special education | 11% |
| Not special education | 36% |
| Limited English | 14% |
| Migrant | 17% |
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 72% |
| Male | 51% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 71% |
| Low income | 53% |
| Not low income | 77% |
| Special education | 30% |
| Not special education | 66% |
| Limited English | 35% |
| Migrant | 41% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
| All Students | 37% |
| Female | 39% |
| Male | 34% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | 36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 36% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 50% |
| Low income | 27% |
| Not low income | 62% |
| Special education | 7% |
| Not special education | 42% |
| Limited English | 3% |
| Migrant | 11% |
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 52% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 50% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 70% |
| Low income | 47% |
| Not low income | 83% |
| Special education | 22% |
| Not special education | 62% |
| Limited English | 5% |
| Migrant | 32% |
| All Students | 56% |
| Female | 70% |
| Male | 43% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | 46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 46% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 68% |
| Low income | 47% |
| Not low income | 81% |
| Special education | 12% |
| Not special education | 63% |
| Limited English | 18% |
| Migrant | 42% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 41% |
| Male | 45% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 52% |
| Low income | 36% |
| Not low income | 56% |
| Special education | 12% |
| Not special education | 46% |
| Limited English | 0% |
| Migrant | 28% |
| All Students | 58% |
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 54% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 70% |
| Low income | 50% |
| Not low income | 73% |
| Special education | 15% |
| Not special education | 62% |
| Limited English | 4% |
| Migrant | 41% |
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 61% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Native American | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 70% |
| Low income | 48% |
| Not low income | 75% |
| Special education | 12% |
| Not special education | 62% |
| Limited English | 4% |
| Migrant | 24% |
In 2011-2012 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.
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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.
62 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.
2011
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.
2011
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.
2011
In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. 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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.
32 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.
2012
2011
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.
2011
In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. 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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Not low income | n/a |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | n/a |
| Limited English | n/a |
| Migrant | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Not low income | n/a |
| Not special education | n/a |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Low income | 100% |
| Not low income | 100% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Low income | n/a |
| Not low income | n/a |
| Not special education | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. 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.
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.
See Washington's state standards
Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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425 South Tweedt St
Kennewick,
WA 99336
Phone: (509) 734-3670
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