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Pasco 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

1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
Franklin County
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PH: (509) 543-6700
FAX: (509) 543-6781

Grades PK-12
13,236 students
17 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

50% (2009)

45% (2008)

42% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

45% (2008)

44% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

53% (2009)

45% (2008)

54% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

41% (2009)

41% (2008)

43% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

27% (2009)

24% (2008)

37% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

54% (2009)

58% (2008)

53% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

29% (2009)

27% (2008)

22% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

37% (2008)

36% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

57% (2009)

50% (2008)

47% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

31% (2009)

26% (2008)

26% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

45% (2009)

42% (2008)

53% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

64% (2009)

57% (2008)

50% (2007)

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

Math

33% (2009)

29% (2008)

34% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

52% (2009)

53% (2008)

53% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

26% (2009)

21% (2008)

21% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

30% (2009)

28% (2008)

27% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

61% (2009)

65% (2008)

65% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

21% (2009)

24% (2008)

23% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

64% (2009)

76% (2008)

65% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

23% (2009)

29% (2008)

27% (2007)

28% (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	50%
Female	56%
Male	44%
Black	66%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	41%
Not low income	73%
Special education	16%
Not special education	54%
Limited English	26%
Migrant	32%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	42%
Black	41%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	34%
Not low income	70%
Special education	13%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	29%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	55%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Low income	44%
Not low income	78%
Special education	15%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	25%
Migrant	39%

Writing	This District
All Students	41%
Female	53%
Male	32%
Black	45%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Low income	33%
Not low income	65%
Special education	10%
Not special education	47%
Limited English	17%
Migrant	33%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	28%
Black	7%
Asian	27%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Low income	19%
Not low income	52%
Special education	8%
Not special education	31%
Limited English	8%
Migrant	12%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
Black	44%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	45%
Not low income	78%
Special education	13%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	37%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	30%
Male	28%
Black	38%
Asian	38%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Low income	21%
Not low income	52%
Special education	10%
Not special education	32%
Limited English	6%
Migrant	25%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	39%
Black	30%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Low income	30%
Not low income	62%
Special education	9%
Not special education	43%
Limited English	15%
Migrant	31%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	64%
Male	51%
Black	54%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	51%
Not low income	76%
Special education	15%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	31%
Male	30%
Black	33%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Low income	22%
Not low income	55%
Special education	3%
Not special education	35%
Limited English	6%
Migrant	18%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	55%
Male	35%
Black	60%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Low income	37%
Not low income	66%
Special education	4%
Not special education	50%
Limited English	11%
Migrant	35%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	76%
Male	51%
Black	67%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	58%
Not low income	78%
Special education	16%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	34%
Male	32%
Black	23%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	26%
Not low income	53%
Special education	4%
Not special education	37%
Limited English	7%
Migrant	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	45%
Black	46%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	45%
Not low income	69%
Special education	10%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	16%
Migrant	39%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	28%
Male	25%
Black	19%
Asian	39%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	48%
Low income	17%
Not low income	47%
Special education	3%
Not special education	29%
Limited English	1%
Migrant	8%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	32%
Male	29%
Black	26%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	49%
Low income	23%
Not low income	47%
Special education	2%
Not special education	33%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	17%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	70%
Male	51%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	52%
Not low income	70%
Special education	32%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	24%
Migrant	45%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	24%
Male	19%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	14%
Not low income	34%
Special education	5%
Not special education	22%
Limited English	0%
Migrant	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	73%
Male	53%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Low income	54%
Not low income	75%
Special education	50%
Not special education	61%
Limited English	29%
Migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Female	19%
Male	22%
Black	19%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	38%
Low income	15%
Not low income	31%
Special education	3%
Not special education	22%
Limited English	2%
Migrant	6%

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	64%	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
Hispanic	69%	15%
White	26%	66%
Black	3%	6%
Asian	1%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	3%
Multiracial	<1%	2%
Pacific Islander	<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	69%	38%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	36%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,676	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >