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Fife School District

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

5802 20th St E
Tacoma, WA 98424
Pierce County
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PH: (253) 284-1000
FAX: (253) 284-1055

Grades PK-12
3342 students
7 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

68% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Math

61% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

79% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

64% (2008)

58% (2007)

68% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

55% (2007)

60% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

77% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

34% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

62% (2008)

65% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

66% (2008)

55% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

49% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

62% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

74% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

52% (2007)

49% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

64% (2008)

67% (2007)

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

Science

52% (2008)

40% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

47% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

87% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science

33% (2008)

29% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

80% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

45% (2007)

57% (2006)

48% (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	68%
Female	72%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	74%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Low income	58%
Special education	29%
Limited English	38%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	59%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	74%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Low income	54%
Special education	35%
Limited English	29%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	76%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Low income	61%
Special education	26%
Limited English	33%

Writing	This District
All Students	64%
Female	74%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Low income	52%
Special education	19%
Limited English	23%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	63%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Low income	43%
Special education	29%
Limited English	13%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	67%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Low income	68%
Special education	35%
Limited English	36%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	57%
Male	40%
Black	27%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Low income	33%
Special education	18%
Limited English	4%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
Black	33%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Low income	44%
Special education	18%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	69%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	49%
Special education	29%
Limited English	20%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	54%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Low income	35%
Special education	13%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	81%
Male	58%
Black	83%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Low income	60%
Special education	32%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	68%
Black	75%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Low income	64%
Special education	21%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	48%
Male	43%
Black	33%
Asian	42%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Low income	29%
Special education	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	59%
Black	67%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Low income	54%
Special education	14%
Limited English	21%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	50%
Male	55%
Black	50%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Low income	34%
Special education	10%
Limited English	0%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	57%
Male	59%
Black	42%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Low income	36%
Special education	5%
Limited English	5%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	70%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Low income	61%
Special education	33%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	31%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	53%
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	n/a
White	30%
Low income	21%
Special education	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Low income	71%
Special education	72%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	39%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	53%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Low income	31%
Special education	0%

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	66%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	19	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	65%	66%
Hispanic	13%	15%
Asian	9%	8%
Black	4%	6%
Multiracial	3%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	3%
Pacific Islander	3%	<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	33%	38%
Special education	9%	13%
Transitional bilingual	10%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,509	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	59%
Student and staff support	13%	8%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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