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Vancouver School District

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

P.O. Box 8937
Vancouver, WA 98661
Clark County
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PH: (360) 313-1200
FAX: (360) 313-1001

Grades PK-12
22,141 students
38 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

65% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2007)

77% (2006)

75% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing

55% (2007)

59% (2006)

47% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math

52% (2007)

54% (2006)

54% (2005)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science

29% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

64% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math

44% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

63% (2007)

59% (2006)

65% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing

62% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

42% (2006)

44% (2005)

41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science

38% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Science

34% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing

84% (2007)

78% (2006)

65% (2005)

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

Math

49% (2007)

48% (2006)

46% (2005)

44% (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	65%
Female	69%
Male	62%
Black	48%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	74%
White	72%
Low income	53%
Special education	29%
Limited English	21%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	64%
Male	61%
Black	38%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	62%
White	69%
Low income	50%
Special education	25%
Limited English	25%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	57%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	58%
White	74%
Low income	60%
Special education	42%
Limited English	34%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	65%
Male	46%
Black	40%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	58%
White	57%
Low income	45%
Special education	24%
Limited English	26%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	26%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	32%
White	57%
Low income	36%
Special education	19%
Limited English	12%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	50%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	67%
White	71%
Low income	53%
Special education	22%
Limited English	22%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	31%
Male	27%
Black	11%
Asian	31%
Hispanic	10%
American Indian	26%
White	34%
Low income	15%
Special education	9%
Limited English	3%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	36%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	37%
White	61%
Low income	39%
Special education	12%
Limited English	14%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	70%
Male	59%
Black	44%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	46%
White	69%
Low income	49%
Special education	19%
Limited English	8%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	42%
Black	22%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	28%
White	50%
Low income	26%
Special education	7%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	69%
Male	57%
Black	50%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	54%
White	66%
Low income	48%
Special education	25%
Limited English	20%

Writing	This District
All Students	62%
Female	71%
Male	53%
Black	52%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	39%
White	65%
Low income	48%
Special education	23%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	47%
Male	47%
Black	24%
Asian	49%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	41%
White	52%
Low income	30%
Special education	11%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	44%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	57%
White	71%
Low income	50%
Special education	22%
Limited English	16%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	40%
Male	36%
Black	15%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	18%
White	42%
Low income	18%
Special education	7%
Limited English	4%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	44%
Black	19%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	14%
White	49%
Low income	26%
Special education	8%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	53%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	83%
White	83%
Low income	65%
Special education	54%
Limited English	46%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	37%
Male	31%
Black	13%
Asian	38%
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	22%
White	38%
Low income	17%
Special education	8%
Limited English	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	77%
Black	74%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	86%
White	86%
Low income	74%
Special education	61%
Limited English	54%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	48%
Male	47%
Black	23%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	39%
White	52%
Low income	29%
Special education	10%
Limited English	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	70%	62%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	19	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	75%	68%
Hispanic	12%	14%
Black	5%	6%
Asian	5%	8%
American Indian	2%	3%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
Multiracial	<1%	<1%
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	44%	37%
Special education²	11%	13%
Migrant¹	<1%	2%
Transitional bilingual¹	8%	7%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,937	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	13%	8%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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