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Othello School District

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

615 E Juniper St
Othello, WA 99344
Adams County
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PH: (509) 488-2659
FAX: (509) 488-5876

Grades PK-12
3278 students
5 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

47% (2008)

47% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

49% (2008)

50% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

50% (2008)

58% (2007)

68% (2006)

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

Writing

43% (2008)

39% (2007)

49% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

34% (2007)

42% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

53% (2008)

52% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

20% (2008)

12% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

54% (2008)

52% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

31% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

51% (2008)

60% (2007)

56% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

76% (2008)

67% (2007)

43% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

38% (2007)

37% (2006)

26% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2008)

60% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

27% (2008)

30% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

39% (2008)

38% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

73% (2008)

86% (2007)

76% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

28% (2008)

16% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

25% (2008)

35% (2007)

36% (2006)

34% (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	47%
Female	51%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	44%
Special education	26%
Limited English	16%
Migrant	35%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Low income	44%
Special education	31%
Limited English	18%
Migrant	33%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	60%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Low income	44%
Special education	21%
Limited English	25%
Migrant	29%

Writing	This District
All Students	43%
Female	53%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Low income	40%
Special education	21%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	24%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Low income	28%
Special education	5%
Limited English	10%
Migrant	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	48%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Low income	47%
Special education	25%
Limited English	22%
Migrant	31%

Science	This District
All Students	20%
Female	21%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	33%
Low income	16%
Special education	9%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	6%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	47%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Low income	36%
Special education	22%
Limited English	14%
Migrant	31%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Low income	47%
Special education	13%
Limited English	13%
Migrant	24%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	42%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Low income	31%
Special education	0%
Limited English	7%
Migrant	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Low income	45%
Special education	37%
Limited English	16%
Migrant	29%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	87%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Low income	72%
Special education	33%
Limited English	48%
Migrant	46%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	47%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Low income	37%
Special education	11%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	29%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Low income	59%
Special education	43%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	58%

Science	This District
All Students	27%
Female	25%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Low income	21%
Special education	6%
Limited English	2%
Migrant	12%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	38%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Low income	34%
Special education	6%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	17%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	59%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	87%
Low income	57%
Special education	44%
Limited English	44%
Migrant	54%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	17%
Male	17%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Low income	11%
Special education	0%
Limited English	0%
Migrant	4%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	68%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Low income	56%
Special education	48%
Limited English	41%
Migrant	52%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	10%
Male	11%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	n/a
White	29%
Low income	9%
Special education	0%
Limited English	1%
Migrant	7%

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	47%	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	81%	15%
White	18%	66%
Asian	<1%	8%
Black	<1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	3%

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	77%	38%
Special education	10%	13%
Transitional bilingual	37%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,650	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	9%	12%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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