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Yakima School District

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

104 N 4th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Yakima County
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PH: (509) 573-7001
FAX: (509) 573-7181

Grades PK-12
14,159 students
22 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

56% (2008)

57% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

60% (2008)

63% (2007)

73% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

51% (2008)

43% (2007)

51% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

34% (2007)

40% (2006)

39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

58% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

Science

18% (2008)

17% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

38% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

27% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2008)

63% (2007)

43% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

60% (2008)

55% (2007)

50% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

31% (2008)

41% (2007)

32% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2008)

55% (2007)

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

Science

29% (2008)

24% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

32% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

60% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

23% (2008)

22% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

75% (2008)

69% (2007)

59% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

26% (2008)

28% (2007)

24% (2006)

25% (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

See Washington's state standards

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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	56%
Female	61%
Male	52%
Black	85%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	54%
White	66%
Low income	51%
Special education	32%
Limited English	30%
Migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
Black	70%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	42%
White	63%
Low income	49%
Special education	32%
Limited English	30%
Migrant	51%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	53%
Black	52%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	50%
White	77%
Low income	56%
Special education	43%
Limited English	32%
Migrant	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	41%
Black	64%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	45%
White	63%
Low income	47%
Special education	35%
Limited English	27%
Migrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	29%
Male	27%
Black	27%
Asian	47%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	14%
White	44%
Low income	24%
Special education	11%
Limited English	7%
Migrant	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	58%
Black	60%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	56%
White	71%
Low income	54%
Special education	24%
Limited English	25%
Migrant	45%

Science	This District
All Students	18%
Female	20%
Male	17%
Black	16%
Asian	23%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	7%
White	29%
Low income	14%
Special education	9%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	11%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	32%
Black	32%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	23%
White	44%
Low income	30%
Special education	9%
Limited English	9%
Migrant	24%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	57%
Black	68%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	56%
White	68%
Low income	59%
Special education	50%
Limited English	38%
Migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	31%
Male	28%
Black	19%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	29%
White	39%
Low income	26%
Special education	7%
Limited English	9%
Migrant	27%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	59%
White	63%
Low income	49%
Special education	35%
Limited English	11%
Migrant	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	69%
Male	52%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	51%
White	66%
Low income	57%
Special education	39%
Limited English	25%
Migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	32%
Male	31%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	31%
White	43%
Low income	26%
Special education	5%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	68%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	61%
White	73%
Low income	64%
Special education	40%
Limited English	34%
Migrant	63%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	25%
Male	33%
Black	30%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	13%
White	46%
Low income	22%
Special education	14%
Limited English	3%
Migrant	19%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	35%
Male	44%
Black	28%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	44%
White	48%
Low income	35%
Special education	11%
Limited English	6%
Migrant	33%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	61%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	50%
White	79%
Low income	64%
Special education	50%
Limited English	39%
Migrant	58%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	21%
Male	24%
Black	14%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	19%
White	39%
Low income	15%
Special education	8%
Limited English	2%
Migrant	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	67%
Black	72%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	50%
White	82%
Low income	72%
Special education	60%
Limited English	58%
Migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	22%
Male	27%
Black	17%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	13%
White	40%
Low income	18%
Special education	5%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	14%

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	14	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	54%	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
Hispanic	63%	15%
White	30%	66%
Black	3%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Asian	1%	8%

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	79%	38%
Special education	11%	13%
Transitional bilingual	27%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,288	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	8%
Administration	8%	12%
Other expenditures	16%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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