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Ellensburg School District

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

700 E Mountain View Ave Ste 505
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Kittitas County
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PH: (509) 925-8010
FAX: (509) 925-8036

Grades PK-12
2956 students
7 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2007)

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

Math

68% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2007)

86% (2006)

84% (2005)

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

Writing

58% (2007)

62% (2006)

64% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

75% (2007)

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

Science

37% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

67% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

71% (2007)

63% (2006)

73% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

71% (2007)

69% (2006)

63% (2005)

63% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

53% (2006)

53% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

53% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science

39% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

79% (2007)

88% (2006)

72% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Science

39% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)

65% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math

50% (2007)

72% (2006)

53% (2005)

43% (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	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	58%
Special education	16%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Low income	56%
Special education	16%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Low income	53%
Special education	36%
Limited English	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	70%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Low income	41%
Special education	19%
Limited English	20%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Low income	32%
Special education	19%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Low income	59%
Special education	17%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	34%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Low income	20%
Special education	8%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	59%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Low income	39%
Special education	8%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Low income	51%
Special education	26%
Limited English	20%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	46%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Low income	33%
Special education	11%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	52%
Special education	22%
Limited English	33%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	79%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Low income	47%
Special education	30%
Limited English	42%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Low income	36%
Special education	8%
Limited English	11%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Low income	34%
Special education	0%
Limited English	38%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Low income	25%
Special education	0%
Limited English	13%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	46%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Low income	31%
Special education	0%
Limited English	13%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Low income	62%
Special education	37%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	47%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	5%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Low income	19%
Special education	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Low income	73%
Special education	35%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Low income	34%
Special education	10%

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	12	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	59%	62%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	84%	68%
Hispanic	12%	14%
Asian	2%	8%
American Indian	1%	3%
Black	<1%	6%
Not provided	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2005-2006
²WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program²	30%	37%
Special education²	10%	13%
Migrant¹	0%	2%
Transitional bilingual¹	5%	7%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,494	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	12%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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