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Yakima 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

104 N 4th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Yakima County
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PH: (509) 573-7001
FAX: (509) 573-7181

Grades PK-12
14,374 students
24 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2009)

56% (2008)

57% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

46% (2009)

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

62% (2009)

60% (2008)

63% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

43% (2007)

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

Math

28% (2009)

28% (2008)

34% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

59% (2009)

58% (2008)

61% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

21% (2009)

18% (2008)

17% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

34% (2008)

38% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

65% (2009)

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

22% (2009)

30% (2008)

27% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

50% (2009)

53% (2008)

63% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

65% (2009)

60% (2008)

55% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

32% (2009)

31% (2008)

41% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

61% (2009)

67% (2008)

55% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

25% (2009)

29% (2008)

24% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

32% (2009)

40% (2008)

32% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

69% (2009)

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

22% (2009)

23% (2008)

22% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

72% (2009)

75% (2008)

69% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

24% (2009)

26% (2008)

28% (2007)

24% (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	58%
Female	63%
Male	54%
Black	63%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	70%
Low income	55%
Not low income	74%
Special education	32%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	28%
Migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	45%
Black	44%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	47%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Low income	42%
Not low income	61%
Special education	22%
Not special education	49%
Limited English	22%
Migrant	42%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	75%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	58%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	58%
Not low income	82%
Special education	49%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	34%
Migrant	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Female	67%
Male	45%
Black	46%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	35%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	53%
Not low income	68%
Special education	31%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	40%
Migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	26%
Male	30%
Black	46%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	31%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	42%
Low income	23%
Not low income	52%
Special education	19%
Not special education	30%
Limited English	9%
Migrant	23%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	57%
Black	63%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	49%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	56%
Not low income	72%
Special education	39%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	28%
Migrant	50%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	23%
Male	19%
Black	15%
Asian	35%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	15%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	36%
Low income	18%
Not low income	37%
Special education	15%
Not special education	22%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	11%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	40%
Male	37%
Black	33%
Asian	47%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	31%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	34%
Not low income	57%
Special education	18%
Not special education	42%
Limited English	10%
Migrant	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	60%
Black	66%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	68%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	62%
Not low income	78%
Special education	39%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	34%
Migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	20%
Male	24%
Black	25%
Asian	43%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	24%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	33%
Low income	18%
Not low income	39%
Special education	8%
Not special education	23%
Limited English	5%
Migrant	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	58%
Male	41%
Black	50%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	54%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	47%
Not low income	63%
Special education	37%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	18%
Migrant	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	78%
Male	51%
Black	54%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Low income	63%
Not low income	74%
Special education	38%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	36%
Migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	34%
Male	29%
Black	23%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	30%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Low income	28%
Not low income	47%
Special education	3%
Not special education	35%
Limited English	7%
Migrant	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	59%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	67%
Low income	58%
Not low income	72%
Special education	39%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	56%

Science	This District
All Students	25%
Female	24%
Male	26%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	16%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	21%
Not low income	42%
Special education	14%
Not special education	27%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	18%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	30%
Male	34%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	40%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	41%
Low income	29%
Not low income	45%
Special education	7%
Not special education	35%
Limited English	6%
Migrant	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	50%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	57%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Low income	65%
Not low income	69%
Special education	51%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	34%
Migrant	62%

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	20%
Male	22%
Black	35%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	24%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	34%
Low income	16%
Not low income	31%
Special education	3%
Not special education	23%
Limited English	2%
Migrant	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	63%
Black	46%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	63%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	75%
Low income	69%
Not low income	70%
Special education	55%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	42%
Migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	19%
Male	24%
Black	31%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	17%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	33%
Low income	17%
Not low income	30%
Special education	3%
Not special education	23%
Limited English	2%
Migrant	12%

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	14	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	54%	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	63%	15%
White	30%	66%
Black	3%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Asian	1%	8%

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	79%	38%
Special education	11%	13%
Transitional bilingual	27%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,344	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >