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Washougal School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
Clark County
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PH: (360) 954-3000
FAX: (360) 835-7776

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3057 students
  • 8 schools

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 WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 60% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 59% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 38% (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.

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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
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female77%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Low income62%
Special education12%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income56%
Special education18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income54%
Special education21%

WritingThis District
All Students60%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income49%
Special education18%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female51%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income36%
Special education15%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Low income61%
Special education17%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female35%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asian30%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White32%
Low income14%
Special education3%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female59%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income39%
Special education6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female65%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income53%
Special education19%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female39%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Low income28%
Special education0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female75%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income52%
Special education24%

WritingThis District
All Students68%
Female85%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income48%
Special education17%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female54%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Low income31%
Special education7%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income65%
Special education22%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female49%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Low income34%
Special education0%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female42%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income29%
Special education0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Low income67%
Special education35%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female30%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%
Low income13%
Special education0%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female94%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Low income81%
Special education44%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female48%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income35%
Special education0%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Average years educational experience1213
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher64%63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per classroom teacher1716

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White90%66%
Hispanic4%15%
Asian3%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%3%
Black<1%6%
Multiracial<1%2%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program33%38%
Special education13%13%
Transitional bilingual2%8%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,194$9,754
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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