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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

P.O. Box 34165
Seattle, WA 98124
King County
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PH: (206) 252-0000
FAX: (206) 252-0102

Grades PK-12
45,106 students
102 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2008)

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

63% (2008)

67% (2007)

64% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

49% (2008)

42% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

71% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

63% (2008)

68% (2007)

59% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

67% (2007)

65% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

47% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

66% (2008)

64% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

45% (2008)

42% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

80% (2008)

78% (2007)

82% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

37% (2008)

33% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

50% (2007)

55% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 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	78%
Male	68%
Black	51%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	69%
White	88%
Low income	53%
Special education	48%
Limited English	32%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	72%
Black	49%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	71%
White	87%
Low income	56%
Special education	50%
Limited English	47%
Migrant	42%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	73%
Black	57%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	69%
White	88%
Low income	58%
Special education	59%
Limited English	39%

Writing	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	56%
Black	48%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	49%
White	71%
Low income	48%
Special education	41%
Limited English	30%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	57%
Black	28%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	43%
White	74%
Low income	34%
Special education	32%
Limited English	18%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black	60%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	70%
White	90%
Low income	61%
Special education	56%
Limited English	33%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	45%
Black	22%
Asian	47%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	38%
White	68%
Low income	25%
Special education	29%
Limited English	7%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
Black	38%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	48%
White	81%
Low income	46%
Special education	38%
Limited English	29%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	67%
Black	48%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	54%
White	85%
Low income	53%
Special education	45%
Limited English	24%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	53%
Male	50%
Black	19%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	41%
White	69%
Low income	28%
Special education	20%
Limited English	10%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	57%
Black	43%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	57%
White	78%
Low income	46%
Special education	31%
Limited English	21%
Migrant	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	81%
Male	65%
Black	61%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	69%
White	81%
Low income	61%
Special education	44%
Limited English	35%
Migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	50%
Black	24%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	46%
White	73%
Low income	30%
Special education	11%
Limited English	6%
Migrant	25%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	61%
Black	47%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	43%
White	78%
Low income	50%
Special education	31%
Limited English	24%
Migrant	20%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	44%
Black	17%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	31%
White	67%
Low income	21%
Special education	13%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	0%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
Black	24%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	39%
White	71%
Low income	31%
Special education	13%
Limited English	13%
Migrant	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	76%
Black	62%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	67%
White	87%
Low income	66%
Special education	46%
Limited English	42%
Migrant	50%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	37%
Male	35%
Black	8%
Asian	37%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	24%
White	55%
Low income	17%
Special education	9%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	4%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	71%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	78%
White	90%
Low income	75%
Special education	58%
Limited English	55%
Migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	48%
Male	49%
Black	14%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	44%
White	67%
Low income	26%
Special education	12%
Limited English	19%
Migrant	16%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 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	12	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	61%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	17	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	43%	66%
Asian	22%	8%
Black	21%	6%
Hispanic	12%	15%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%

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	41%	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		$9,140	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	59%
Student and staff support	13%	8%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >