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Federal Way School District

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

31405 18th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
King County
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PH: (253) 945-2000
FAX: (253) 945-2224

Grades PK-12
22,593 students
39 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

74% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2008)

80% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Writing

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

58% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

60% (2007)

66% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

80% (2008)

75% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

40% (2008)

31% (2007)

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

Math

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

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

Math

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2008)

72% (2007)

66% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

67% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

43% (2008)

40% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

50% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

45% (2008)

38% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

87% (2007)

84% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)

51% (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	71%
Female	77%
Male	66%
Black	64%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	61%
White	78%
Low income	61%
Special education	35%
Limited English	44%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	70%
Black	57%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	44%
White	79%
Low income	60%
Special education	38%
Limited English	53%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	73%
Black	71%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	70%
White	84%
Low income	68%
Special education	40%
Limited English	49%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	67%
Male	49%
Black	51%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	45%
White	65%
Low income	47%
Special education	25%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	58%
Black	40%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	45%
White	72%
Low income	45%
Special education	24%
Limited English	23%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	69%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	78%
White	87%
Low income	71%
Special education	36%
Limited English	43%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	46%
Male	34%
Black	22%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	46%
White	50%
Low income	25%
Special education	10%
Limited English	12%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
Black	48%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	64%
White	78%
Low income	56%
Special education	24%
Limited English	39%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	58%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	68%
White	80%
Low income	58%
Special education	25%
Limited English	28%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	49%
Black	30%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	55%
White	62%
Low income	33%
Special education	10%
Limited English	16%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	50%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	67%
White	76%
Low income	52%
Special education	24%
Limited English	17%

Writing	This District
All Students	73%
Female	83%
Male	62%
Black	65%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	81%
White	77%
Low income	64%
Special education	32%
Limited English	33%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	31%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	38%
White	63%
Low income	34%
Special education	10%
Limited English	15%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	67%
Black	62%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	64%
White	75%
Low income	60%
Special education	24%
Limited English	32%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	43%
Male	43%
Black	23%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	35%
White	55%
Low income	26%
Special education	8%
Limited English	1%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	53%
Black	30%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	41%
White	63%
Low income	36%
Special education	10%
Limited English	23%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	69%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	92%
White	86%
Low income	73%
Special education	51%
Limited English	49%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	36%
Male	35%
Black	14%
Asian	49%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	17%
White	42%
Low income	22%
Special education	8%
Limited English	9%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	85%
Black	84%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	82%
White	90%
Low income	84%
Special education	68%
Limited English	65%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	38%
Male	44%
Black	16%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	24%
White	48%
Low income	27%
Special education	5%
Limited English	27%

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	55%	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	46%	66%
Hispanic	18%	15%
Asian	15%	8%
Black	13%	6%
Multiracial	3%	2%
Pacific Islander	2%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	3%
Not provided	1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	44%	38%
Special education	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	12%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,415	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	8%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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