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Highline School District

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

P.O. Box 66100
Burien, WA 98166
King County
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PH: (206) 433-2217
FAX: (206) 433-2351

Grades PK-12
17,334 students
37 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

59% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

65% (2007)

73% (2006)

69% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

50% (2007)

51% (2006)

48% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math

41% (2007)

44% (2006)

46% (2005)

43% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

58% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science

19% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

60% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math

33% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

62% (2007)

50% (2006)

61% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

58% (2007)

52% (2006)

52% (2005)

47% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math

42% (2007)

32% (2006)

38% (2005)

30% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

57% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science

29% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

38% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

73% (2007)

73% (2006)

67% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Science

28% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing

71% (2007)

66% (2006)

57% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

38% (2007)

39% (2006)

38% (2005)

35% (2004)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 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.
Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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	59%
Female	64%
Male	54%
Black	47%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	52%
White	76%
Low income	49%
Special education	26%
Limited English	15%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	55%
Black	41%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	52%
White	71%
Low income	46%
Special education	31%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	60%
Black	53%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	65%
White	78%
Low income	55%
Special education	27%
Limited English	28%

Writing	This District
All Students	50%
Female	59%
Male	41%
Black	29%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	57%
White	64%
Low income	39%
Special education	19%
Limited English	18%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
Black	22%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	39%
White	60%
Low income	31%
Special education	12%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	53%
Black	47%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	55%
White	69%
Low income	49%
Special education	18%
Limited English	14%

Science	This District
All Students	19%
Female	20%
Male	18%
Black	7%
Asian	23%
Hispanic	7%
American Indian	9%
White	32%
Low income	10%
Special education	3%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	44%
Black	30%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	32%
White	57%
Low income	34%
Special education	8%
Limited English	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	64%
Male	55%
Black	55%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	56%
White	72%
Low income	50%
Special education	22%
Limited English	16%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	33%
Male	33%
Black	21%
Asian	34%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	17%
White	51%
Low income	21%
Special education	9%
Limited English	3%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	51%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	54%
White	74%
Low income	53%
Special education	21%
Limited English	17%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	66%
Male	50%
Black	49%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	56%
White	66%
Low income	50%
Special education	20%
Limited English	24%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
Black	25%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	27%
White	56%
Low income	32%
Special education	4%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	64%
Male	51%
Black	47%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	44%
White	70%
Low income	46%
Special education	17%
Limited English	20%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	29%
Male	29%
Black	18%
Asian	26%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	21%
White	46%
Low income	18%
Special education	4%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	39%
Male	36%
Black	23%
Asian	35%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	17%
White	55%
Low income	24%
Special education	3%
Limited English	3%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	65%
Black	59%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Low income	58%
Special education	37%
Limited English	26%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	26%
Male	28%
Black	10%
Asian	29%
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Low income	12%
Special education	3%
Limited English	1%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	60%
Black	60%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	54%
White	77%
Low income	58%
Special education	35%
Limited English	21%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	33%
Male	33%
Black	16%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	27%
White	46%
Low income	20%
Special education	7%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 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.
Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	11	13

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	56%	62%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	18	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	37%	68%
Hispanic	25%	14%
Asian	21%	8%
Black	14%	6%
American Indian	2%	3%
Not provided	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2005-2006
²WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program²	54%	37%
Special education²	12%	13%
Migrant¹	0%	2%
Transitional bilingual¹	17%	7%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,323	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	14%	8%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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