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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

61% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

Math

56% (2008)

68% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Writing

69% (2008)

58% (2007)

62% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

51% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

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

Science

35% (2008)

37% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

63% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

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

Math

56% (2008)

50% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2008)

71% (2007)

63% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

60% (2007)

53% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

54% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

Science

49% (2008)

39% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

50% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

88% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

34% (2008)

39% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

79% (2008)

84% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

50% (2007)

72% (2006)

53% (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	61%
Female	71%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Low income	52%
Special education	31%
Limited English	21%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Low income	51%
Special education	31%
Limited English	17%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Low income	59%
Special education	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	79%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Low income	59%
Special education	25%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	53%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Low income	36%
Special education	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Low income	56%
Special education	38%
Limited English	17%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	41%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Low income	21%
Special education	13%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	58%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Low income	33%
Special education	13%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Low income	53%
Special education	32%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Low income	39%
Special education	13%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Low income	40%
Special education	15%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Low income	66%
Special education	55%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	38%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	5%
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Low income	28%
Special education	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	62%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Low income	37%
Special education	14%
Limited English	6%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Low income	21%
Special education	0%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Low income	29%
Special education	4%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Low income	59%
Special education	28%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	31%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	n/a
White	34%
Low income	16%
Special education	6%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Low income	55%
Special education	61%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	50%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	54%
Low income	33%
Special education	6%
Limited English	17%

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	63%	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
White	82%	66%
Hispanic	13%	15%
Asian	3%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Black	<1%	6%
Not provided	<1%	<1%
Multiracial	<1%	2%

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	32%	38%
Special education	10%	13%
Transitional bilingual	6%	8%

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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