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Bethel School District

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

516 176th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
Pierce County
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PH: (253) 683-6000
FAX: (253) 539-6889

Grades PK-12
17,850 students
27 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

69% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2007)

83% (2006)

79% (2005)

75% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

48% (2007)

56% (2006)

56% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

55% (2006)

53% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

68% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science

27% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

65% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math

42% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

66% (2007)

52% (2006)

64% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

58% (2007)

50% (2006)

58% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math

46% (2007)

33% (2006)

40% (2005)

34% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

50% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science

28% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

32% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

77% (2007)

80% (2006)

72% (2005)

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

Science

23% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing

86% (2007)

75% (2006)

70% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

36% (2007)

39% (2006)

40% (2005)

32% (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	69%
Female	74%
Male	65%
Black	54%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	51%
White	75%
Low income	60%
Special education	29%
Limited English	11%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	64%
Black	46%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	53%
White	70%
Low income	58%
Special education	29%
Limited English	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black	64%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	82%
White	75%
Low income	63%
Special education	42%
Limited English	28%

Writing	This District
All Students	48%
Female	59%
Male	38%
Black	49%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	32%
White	48%
Low income	39%
Special education	24%
Limited English	12%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	48%
Black	29%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	46%
White	55%
Low income	37%
Special education	21%
Limited English	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	64%
Black	57%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	47%
White	73%
Low income	56%
Special education	38%
Limited English	17%

Science	This District
All Students	27%
Female	28%
Male	25%
Black	12%
Asian	22%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	28%
White	31%
Low income	13%
Special education	14%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	53%
Black	33%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	46%
White	56%
Low income	40%
Special education	15%
Limited English	17%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	61%
Black	56%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	63%
White	67%
Low income	55%
Special education	30%
Limited English	36%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
Black	29%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	33%
White	47%
Low income	30%
Special education	10%
Limited English	14%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	60%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	54%
White	70%
Low income	58%
Special education	22%
Limited English	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	48%
Black	58%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	44%
White	58%
Low income	54%
Special education	20%
Limited English	15%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	49%
Male	42%
Black	31%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	32%
White	50%
Low income	35%
Special education	5%
Limited English	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	46%
Black	38%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	45%
White	52%
Low income	42%
Special education	16%
Limited English	42%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	30%
Male	27%
Black	15%
Asian	32%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	19%
White	32%
Low income	19%
Special education	7%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	32%
Male	32%
Black	20%
Asian	38%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	25%
White	36%
Low income	21%
Special education	4%
Limited English	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	69%
Black	71%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	80%
White	77%
Low income	71%
Special education	37%
Limited English	25%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	24%
Male	21%
Black	13%
Asian	28%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	19%
White	25%
Low income	16%
Special education	1%
Limited English	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	81%
Black	80%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	85%
American Indian	87%
White	86%
Low income	82%
Special education	60%
Limited English	75%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	32%
Male	36%
Black	23%
Asian	33%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	46%
White	36%
Low income	27%
Special education	6%
Limited English	6%

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	12	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	61%	62%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	20	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	66%	68%
Black	11%	6%
Hispanic	10%	14%
Asian	9%	8%
American Indian	4%	3%

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	35%	37%
Special education²	13%	13%
Migrant¹	0%	2%
Transitional bilingual¹	1%	7%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,330	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	59%
Student and staff support	13%	8%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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