Washington School Improvement Framework
The Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF) identifies how schools can improve the education of all students. The Framework combines multiple indicators (such as graduation rates, attendance, and proficiency on state tests in math and English language arts) into a 1-10 score. The school's score then determines the state's supports for the school to improve.
WSIF was originally released in March 2018 and is typically updated in March each year. New WSIF data will be released in early March 2024, including an updated round of determining which supports schools are eligible for.
The most current WSIF data are available on Report Card. WSIF data from previous years are available on the Data Portal
The WSIF Identification FAQ document (updated 8/18/23) is divided into sections that address different aspects of identification, ranging from the Indicators and measures of the calculation to the supports available to schools identified for Tier 2 or Tier 3 status.
Resources
- WSIF Implementation
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- March 2018 WSIF press release
- How the Framework is created (2018 version)
- WSIF Business Rules (Updated March 2025)
- Washington State's Long-term Goals and Interim Targets
- WSIF Identification FAQ
- WSIF Infographics
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Framework Infographics
- Highlights (Updated March 2024)
- Measure Score Assignments (Updated March 2024)
- Indicator Weighting (Updated March 2024)
- Missing Data (Updated January 2024)
Measure Specific Infographics
- ELA and Math Proficiency (Updated January 2024)
- ELA and Math Growth (Updated August 2023)
- Graduation (Updated March 2025)
- English Language Proficiency (Updated March 2025)
- Ninth Graders On Track (Updated January 2024)
- Dual Credit Participation (Updated January 2024)
- Regular Attendance (Updated January 2024)