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Ferndale School District

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

P.O. Box 698
Ferndale, WA 98248
Whatcom County
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PH: (360) 383-9207
FAX: (360) 383-9201

Grades PK-12
5262 students
12 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

72% (2008)

69% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2008)

79% (2007)

82% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing

68% (2008)

61% (2007)

63% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

59% (2007)

63% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2008)

75% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science

45% (2008)

34% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

60% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

60% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

64% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing

75% (2008)

66% (2007)

70% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

59% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2008)

70% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science

52% (2008)

50% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

56% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Science

47% (2008)

39% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

57% (2007)

55% (2006)

53% (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	72%
Female	77%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	35%
White	76%
Low income	64%
Special education	38%
Limited English	33%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	30%
White	72%
Low income	57%
Special education	44%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	38%
White	75%
Low income	50%
Special education	47%
Limited English	33%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	81%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	52%
White	72%
Low income	55%
Special education	47%
Limited English	44%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	26%
White	60%
Low income	35%
Special education	31%
Limited English	28%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	55%
White	86%
Low income	75%
Special education	68%
Limited English	40%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	25%
White	50%
Low income	31%
Special education	37%
Limited English	13%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	28%
White	69%
Low income	53%
Special education	34%
Limited English	50%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	83%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	48%
White	82%
Low income	67%
Special education	56%
Limited English	55%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	57%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	42%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	36%
White	63%
Low income	41%
Special education	33%
Limited English	0%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	70%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	62%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	39%
White	70%
Low income	52%
Special education	30%
Limited English	18%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	50%
White	80%
Low income	64%
Special education	50%
Limited English	36%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	54%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	35%
White	59%
Low income	38%
Special education	7%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	39%
White	64%
Low income	55%
Special education	25%
Limited English	9%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	67%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	24%
White	59%
Low income	39%
Special education	19%
Limited English	9%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	47%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	26%
White	59%
Low income	40%
Special education	8%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
American Indian	57%
White	86%
Low income	70%
Special education	9%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	19%
White	51%
Low income	32%
Special education	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	68%
White	87%
Low income	77%
Special education	26%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	31%
White	65%
Low income	49%
Special education	12%

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	61%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	14	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	69%	66%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	16%	3%
Hispanic	10%	15%
Asian	3%	8%
Black	1%	6%
Multiracial	<1%	2%
Not provided	<1%	<1%
Pacific Islander	<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	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual	5%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,283	$9,754

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	8%
Administration	9%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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