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Bellingham 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

1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Whatcom County
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PH: (360) 676-6501
FAX: (360) 676-2793

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Grades PK-12
10,805 students
24 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

76% (2008)

73% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2009)

77% (2008)

84% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

64% (2009)

65% (2008)

67% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

58% (2008)

69% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

80% (2009)

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

54% (2009)

56% (2008)

51% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

65% (2009)

66% (2008)

69% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2009)

77% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

57% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2009)

68% (2008)

77% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

75% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

57% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2009)

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

63% (2009)

56% (2008)

55% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

63% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

85% (2009)

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

47% (2009)

52% (2008)

53% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

91% (2009)

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

63% (2008)

65% (2007)

59% (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	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	42%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	40%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	54%
Not low income	81%
Special education	34%
Not special education	77%
Limited English	22%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black	42%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	45%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	54%
Not low income	79%
Special education	39%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	22%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	65%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	61%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	56%
Not low income	86%
Special education	41%
Not special education	82%
Limited English	19%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	74%
Male	53%
Black	35%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	48%
Not low income	74%
Special education	30%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	38%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	58%
Black	40%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	52%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	65%
Low income	40%
Not low income	73%
Special education	26%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	19%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	80%
Black	55%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	68%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Low income	66%
Not low income	90%
Special education	39%
Not special education	87%
Limited English	28%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	55%
Male	53%
Black	29%
Asian	49%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	34%
Not low income	69%
Special education	12%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	8%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	67%
Black	48%
Asian	66%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	55%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	71%
Low income	48%
Not low income	77%
Special education	22%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	83%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	58%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	57%
Not low income	87%
Special education	35%
Not special education	83%
Limited English	20%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	62%
Black	44%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	32%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	34%
Not low income	75%
Special education	21%
Not special education	66%
Limited English	3%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	62%
Black	40%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	51%
Not low income	79%
Special education	26%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	86%
Male	62%
Black	65%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	44%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Low income	61%
Not low income	84%
Special education	35%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	14%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
Black	24%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	38%
Not low income	74%
Special education	19%
Not special education	65%
Limited English	13%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	68%
Black	50%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	41%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Low income	51%
Not low income	85%
Special education	23%
Not special education	81%
Limited English	11%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	60%
Black	42%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	37%
Not low income	76%
Special education	17%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	6%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	62%
Male	61%
Black	33%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	38%
Not low income	75%
Special education	15%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	67%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Low income	70%
Not low income	89%
Special education	37%
Not special education	89%
Limited English	52%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	49%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	39%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Low income	26%
Not low income	56%
Special education	5%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	5%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	87%
Black	83%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	71%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Low income	81%
Not low income	94%
Special education	62%
Not special education	93%
Limited English	60%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black	21%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	21%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	33%
Not low income	63%
Special education	10%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	26%

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	13	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
White	75%	66%
Hispanic	10%	15%
Asian	6%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Multiracial	2%	2%
Black	2%	6%
Not provided	<1%	<1%
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	33%	38%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	5%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,177	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >