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White River School District

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

P.O. Box 2050
Buckley, WA 98321
Pierce County
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PH: (360) 829-3814
FAX: (360) 829-0242

Grades PK-12
4539 students
10 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

75% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

85% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

64% (2008)

60% (2007)

62% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

56% (2007)

63% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2008)

76% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

46% (2008)

44% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

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

Math

49% (2008)

45% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

69% (2008)

70% (2007)

56% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

69% (2008)

63% (2007)

62% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

49% (2008)

56% (2007)

45% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2008)

62% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

50% (2008)

42% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

43% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

86% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

30% (2008)

26% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

86% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

44% (2007)

44% (2006)

36% (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	78%
Female	86%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Low income	70%
Special education	50%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Low income	71%
Special education	63%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Low income	76%
Special education	51%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Low income	48%
Special education	35%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Low income	44%
Special education	19%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Low income	68%
Special education	51%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Low income	38%
Special education	26%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Low income	56%
Special education	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	81%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Low income	52%
Special education	14%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Low income	30%
Special education	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Low income	62%
Special education	28%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	79%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Low income	63%
Special education	21%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	46%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Low income	38%
Special education	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	60%
Special education	36%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	56%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Low income	33%
Special education	9%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Low income	33%
Special education	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	88%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	80%
White	80%
Low income	71%
Special education	41%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	30%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	30%
White	28%
Low income	23%
Special education	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	100%
White	84%
Low income	77%
Special education	52%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	38%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Low income	33%
Special education	0%

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	12	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	62%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	19	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	89%	66%
Hispanic	4%	15%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Asian	1%	8%
Not provided	1%	<1%
Multiracial	1%	2%
Black	<1%	6%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%

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	23%	38%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	<1%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,596	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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