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Rowena Chess Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 587 students

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5 stars

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
36%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
29%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


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

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
7%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


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

Math

All Students25%
Female32%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income25%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education29%
Limited English23%
Migrant27%

Reading

All Students25%
Female39%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income25%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education30%
Limited English16%
Migrant33%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


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

Math

All Students48%
Female41%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Not low incomen/a
Special education19%
Not special education53%
Limited English39%
Migrant50%

Reading

All Students51%
Female46%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Not low incomen/a
Special education6%
Not special education59%
Limited English33%
Migrant65%

Writing

All Students31%
Female37%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income32%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education36%
Limited English19%
Migrant35%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


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

Math

All Students32%
Female35%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income31%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education37%
Limited English26%
Migrant22%

Reading

All Students41%
Female39%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education49%
Limited English34%
Migrant39%

Science

All Students18%
Female20%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income18%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education23%
Limited English12%
Migrant11%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 92% 16%
Black 4% 6%
White 3% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 9%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 66%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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715 North 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 543-6789

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