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Clover Park School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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10903 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Pierce County
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PH: (253) 583-5190
FAX: (253) 583-5198

  • Grades PK-12
  • 11,757 students
  • 29 schools

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 WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 19% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 59% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 56% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 48% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 31% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Science
 18% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 25% (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.

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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 Students61%
Female64%
Male57%
Black57%
Asian63%
Hispanic41%
American Indian83%
White67%
Low income53%
Special education24%
Limited English19%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black50%
Asian60%
Hispanic39%
American Indian75%
White64%
Low income49%
Special education29%
Limited English22%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male60%
Black61%
Asian74%
Hispanic55%
American Indian65%
White71%
Low income61%
Special education27%
Limited English30%

WritingThis District
All Students47%
Female56%
Male38%
Black39%
Asian69%
Hispanic37%
American Indian45%
White50%
Low income39%
Special education9%
Limited English22%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
Black25%
Asian54%
Hispanic33%
American Indian50%
White52%
Low income37%
Special education12%
Limited English17%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female66%
Male55%
Black53%
Asian69%
Hispanic48%
American Indian57%
White67%
Low income50%
Special education23%
Limited English27%

ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female22%
Male15%
Black12%
Asian26%
Hispanic10%
American Indian29%
White24%
Low income11%
Special education2%
Limited English5%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Black36%
Asian57%
Hispanic32%
American Indian50%
White54%
Low income36%
Special education15%
Limited English14%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female63%
Male51%
Black52%
Asian65%
Hispanic47%
American Indian60%
White63%
Low income49%
Special education15%
Limited English23%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female29%
Male32%
Black21%
Asian46%
Hispanic24%
American Indian30%
White35%
Low income23%
Special education1%
Limited English7%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female68%
Male51%
Black49%
Asian68%
Hispanic49%
American Indian57%
White66%
Low income48%
Special education18%
Limited English15%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Female70%
Male44%
Black48%
Asian73%
Hispanic41%
American Indian57%
White63%
Low income50%
Special education8%
Limited English17%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male35%
Black22%
Asian53%
Hispanic27%
American Indian22%
White47%
Low income28%
Special education6%
Limited English6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male51%
Black52%
Asian64%
Hispanic50%
American Indian55%
White63%
Low income52%
Special education12%
Limited English13%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female28%
Male22%
Black15%
Asian31%
Hispanic19%
American Indian9%
White31%
Low income19%
Special education1%
Limited English2%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male31%
Black24%
Asian42%
Hispanic28%
American Indian27%
White38%
Low income27%
Special education3%
Limited English5%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male66%
Black63%
Asian74%
Hispanic61%
American Indian50%
White74%
Low income59%
Special education16%
Limited English28%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female18%
Male17%
Black8%
Asian18%
Hispanic10%
American Indian7%
White25%
Low income11%
Special education2%
Limited English0%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female80%
Male71%
Black69%
Asian85%
Hispanic63%
American Indian62%
White80%
Low income68%
Special education24%
Limited English26%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female23%
Male30%
Black18%
Asian30%
Hispanic19%
American Indian8%
White34%
Low income18%
Special education2%
Limited English3%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years educational experience1113
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher57%62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per classroom teacher1718

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White49%68%
Black20%6%
Hispanic16%14%
Asian8%8%
Pacific Islander2%<1%
Multiracial2%<1%
American Indian2%3%
Not provided<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2005-2006
2WA OSPI, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program257%37%
Special education213%13%
Migrant10%2%
Transitional bilingual18%7%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,435$9,754
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support12%8%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures19%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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