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North Franklin School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 829
Connell, WA 99326
Franklin County
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PH: (509) 234-2021
FAX: (509) 234-9200

  • Grades K-12
  • 1835 students
  • 6 schools

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 WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 55% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 44% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 62% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 54% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 49% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 60% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 67% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 42% (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 Students45%
Female47%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income37%
Special education35%
Limited English15%
Migrant24%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female25%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Low income25%
Special education35%
Limited English13%
Migrant38%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female65%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Low income48%
Special education20%
Limited English26%
Migrant42%

WritingThis District
All Students44%
Female49%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income38%
Special education20%
Limited English25%
Migrant29%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female41%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Low income34%
Special education21%
Limited English12%
Migrant29%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female73%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Low income55%
Special education17%
Limited English27%
Migrant48%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female41%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Low income18%
Special education4%
Limited English2%
Migrant10%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female59%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Low income42%
Special education0%
Limited English26%
Migrant45%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female60%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Low income43%
Special education43%
Limited English23%
Migrant36%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female36%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income22%
Special education7%
Limited English2%
Migrant12%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female48%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income36%
Special education25%
Limited English19%

WritingThis District
All Students60%
Female70%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Low income52%
Special education13%
Limited English24%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female32%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income21%
Special education0%
Limited English0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female64%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Low income47%
Special education25%
Limited English24%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female32%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income19%
Special education0%
Limited English0%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female53%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income31%
Special education0%
Limited English14%
Migrant30%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female46%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Low income41%
Special education15%
Limited English16%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Female16%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Low income9%
Special education0%
Limited English0%
Migrant0%

WritingThis District
All Students67%
Female44%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income28%
Special education0%
Limited English10%
Migrant30%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female16%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White30%
Low income11%
Special education0%
Limited English3%
Migrant14%
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 higher53%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
Hispanic61%15%
White36%66%
Asian2%8%
Black<1%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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 program72%38%
Special education13%13%
Transitional bilingual34%8%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,837$9,754
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support8%8%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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