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Highland School District

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

P.O. Box 38
Cowiche, WA 98923
Yakima County
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PH: (509) 678-4173
FAX: (509) 678-4177

Grades K-12
1177 students
4 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2008)

67% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

68% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

59% (2008)

71% (2007)

90% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

64% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

41% (2008)

35% (2007)

62% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

64% (2008)

66% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

14% (2008)

28% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

39% (2008)

57% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

65% (2008)

60% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

29% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

49% (2008)

55% (2007)

36% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

63% (2008)

61% (2007)

45% (2006)

27% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

45% (2007)

34% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

58% (2008)

48% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

23% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

35% (2008)

36% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

79% (2008)

78% (2007)

85% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

22% (2008)

29% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

38% (2008)

51% (2007)

37% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 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	76%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Low income	73%
Special education	27%
Limited English	33%
Migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Low income	68%
Special education	18%
Limited English	17%
Migrant	72%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	56%
Limited English	17%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	69%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Low income	53%
Limited English	46%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Low income	34%
Limited English	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Low income	59%
Special education	46%
Limited English	20%

Science	This District
All Students	14%
Female	13%
Male	14%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	6%
American Indian	n/a
White	26%
Low income	8%
Special education	0%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	43%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Low income	33%
Special education	9%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	74%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	53%
Special education	0%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	43%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Low income	35%
Special education	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	43%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Low income	37%
Migrant	24%

Writing	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Low income	52%
Migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	32%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Low income	22%
Migrant	12%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	69%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Low income	53%
Special education	25%
Migrant	43%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	26%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	21%
Low income	23%
Special education	8%
Migrant	7%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	41%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Low income	31%
Special education	8%
Migrant	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Low income	63%
Migrant	68%

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	13%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	12%
American Indian	n/a
White	32%
Low income	12%
Special education	0%
Migrant	4%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Low income	73%
Migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	19%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Low income	18%
Special education	0%
Migrant	15%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 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	66%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	60%	15%
White	38%	66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	3%
Asian	<1%	8%
Black	<1%	6%

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	71%	38%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	18%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,806	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >