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Mount Vernon School District

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

124 E Lawrence St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Skagit County
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PH: (360) 428-6181
FAX: (360) 428-6172

Grades K-12
6010 students
11 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

55% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

67% (2007)

77% (2006)

70% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

49% (2007)

46% (2006)

49% (2005)

43% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math

44% (2007)

50% (2006)

46% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

58% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science

30% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

48% (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

41% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2007)

51% (2006)

58% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

60% (2007)

58% (2006)

41% (2005)

40% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

33% (2006)

33% (2005)

31% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

52% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science

29% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

69% (2007)

69% (2006)

51% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Science

30% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing

67% (2007)

64% (2006)

42% (2005)

50% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

38% (2006)

30% (2005)

28% (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	55%
Female	65%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	42%
Special education	36%
Limited English	20%
Migrant	24%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	66%
Male	51%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	49%
Special education	33%
Limited English	24%
Migrant	33%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	71%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Low income	61%
Special education	48%
Limited English	36%
Migrant	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	49%
Female	63%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Low income	42%
Special education	25%
Limited English	20%
Migrant	37%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Low income	33%
Special education	14%
Limited English	12%
Migrant	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Low income	44%
Special education	22%
Limited English	19%
Migrant	31%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	31%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	71%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Low income	18%
Special education	6%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	17%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	51%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Low income	34%
Special education	7%
Limited English	14%
Migrant	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	66%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	71%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Low income	48%
Special education	21%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	32%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	44%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	50%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Low income	27%
Special education	9%
Limited English	7%
Migrant	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	64%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Low income	47%
Special education	18%
Limited English	13%
Migrant	26%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	66%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Low income	49%
Special education	19%
Limited English	20%
Migrant	26%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	38%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	55%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Low income	27%
Special education	7%
Limited English	8%
Migrant	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	62%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	54%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Low income	41%
Special education	12%
Limited English	18%
Migrant	48%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	33%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	39%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Low income	18%
Special education	3%
Limited English	5%
Migrant	13%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	39%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	46%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Low income	26%
Special education	7%
Limited English	9%
Migrant	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Low income	55%
Special education	14%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	51%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	39%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	40%
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Low income	12%
Special education	2%
Limited English	6%
Migrant	9%

Writing	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Low income	51%
Special education	17%
Limited English	21%
Migrant	27%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	50%
Hispanic	10%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Low income	21%
Special education	5%
Limited English	5%
Migrant	8%

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	13	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	64%	62%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	19	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	48%	68%
Hispanic	45%	14%
Multiracial	2%	<1%
Asian	2%	8%
American Indian	1%	3%
Black	1%	6%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2006-2007
²WA OSPI, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Special education¹	14%	13%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	55%	37%
Migrant²	10%	2%
Transitional bilingual²	27%	7%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,154	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	59%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	9%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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