INDICATORS

EARLY LEARNING

K-12

•2.2.1 Number of FTE Students per FTE Teachers •2.2.2 Teachers with Advanced Degrees •2.2.3 Public HS On-Time Graduation Rate •2.2.4 Public HS Extended Graduation Rate •2.2.5 Dual Credit Course Enrollment

K-12 STATE TESTING

K-12 FUNDING

HIGHER EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

EDUCATION

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2.2.2 Share of Public K-12 Teachers with Advanced Degrees

Why is this important?

Great teachers make a profound difference in the lives of children. Student learning is enhanced by the efforts of teachers who are knowledgeable in their field and are skillful at teaching it. Many studies show that teacher quality variables can be more strongly related to student achievement than infrastructure factors (class sizes, overall spending levels, teacher salaries) or student background factors (poverty, language background, minority status).

However, questions remain regarding the most effective measurement of teacher quality. In general, good teaching rests on expertise in the field, the ability to connect with students, a well-developed curriculum and materials, class size, and a supportive environment.

This indicator measures the share of public K-12 teachers in Walla Walla County who possess an advanced degree, among all K-12 teachers in the county. Washington State is offered as a benchmark. Additional information, including a breakdown by school district, can be found in the "Download Data" section.

Where are we?

During the 2023-2024 school year, the share of public K-12 teachers who had advanced degrees in:

Walla Walla County was 72.2%, increasing from 64.0% since the 2001-2002 school year.
Washington State was 72.8%, increasing from 57.0% since the 2001-2002 school year.

Data Sources

Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

In the box titled “School or District Name” enter the appropriate school district, and click “Go”.
Next, scroll down to the heading titled “Educators"
Click on "Teacher Education".

Note:

The Combined Counties section of this indicator includes the following school districts:

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