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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

66% (2008)

65% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

63% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

67% (2008)

71% (2007)

77% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

57% (2008)

55% (2007)

59% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

47% (2008)

52% (2007)

54% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

72% (2008)

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

32% (2008)

29% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

55% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

44% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

59% (2008)

63% (2007)

59% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

55% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

47% (2007)

42% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2008)

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

41% (2008)

38% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

34% (2008)

34% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

78% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

47% (2008)

49% (2007)

48% (2006)

46% (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	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	63%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	54%
White	72%
Low income	53%
Special education	34%
Limited English	23%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	61%
Black	39%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	43%
White	66%
Low income	46%
Special education	31%
Limited English	25%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	51%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	72%
White	73%
Low income	54%
Special education	35%
Limited English	27%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	68%
Male	47%
Black	42%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	55%
White	61%
Low income	42%
Special education	29%
Limited English	26%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	44%
Black	30%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	45%
White	53%
Low income	32%
Special education	10%
Limited English	16%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
Black	63%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	69%
White	76%
Low income	61%
Special education	35%
Limited English	26%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	35%
Male	28%
Black	9%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	9%
White	36%
Low income	17%
Special education	9%
Limited English	3%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	52%
Black	26%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	47%
White	60%
Low income	42%
Special education	19%
Limited English	19%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	59%
Black	42%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	62%
White	69%
Low income	51%
Special education	22%
Limited English	18%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	42%
Black	20%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	39%
White	49%
Low income	28%
Special education	8%
Limited English	1%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	64%
Male	53%
Black	42%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	48%
White	63%
Low income	41%
Special education	10%
Limited English	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	76%
Male	53%
Black	53%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	48%
White	67%
Low income	52%
Special education	20%
Limited English	28%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	44%
Male	40%
Black	18%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	29%
White	48%
Low income	24%
Special education	7%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	62%
Black	56%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	45%
White	71%
Low income	52%
Special education	27%
Limited English	14%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	40%
Black	27%
Asian	38%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	24%
White	46%
Low income	24%
Special education	11%
Limited English	3%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	46%
Black	24%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	28%
White	52%
Low income	30%
Special education	11%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	68%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	67%
White	78%
Low income	58%
Special education	49%
Limited English	37%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	33%
Male	29%
Black	20%
Asian	35%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	17%
White	34%
Low income	15%
Special education	4%
Limited English	13%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	77%
Black	82%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	77%
White	83%
Low income	69%
Special education	61%
Limited English	49%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	40%
Male	46%
Black	21%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	38%
White	48%
Low income	21%
Special education	10%
Limited English	9%

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	12	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	71%	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	73%	66%
Hispanic	12%	15%
Black	5%	6%
Asian	5%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Multiracial	1%	2%
Pacific Islander	1%	<1%
Not provided	<1%	<1%

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	11%	13%
Transitional bilingual	9%	8%

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 >