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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Reading
 58% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 26% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female64%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income39%
Special education25%

ScienceThis School
All Students26%
Female25%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%
Low income13%
Special education5%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female34%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income30%
Special education10%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female85%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income64%
Special education31%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female68%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Low income55%
Special education23%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Low income65%
Special education24%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female85%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Low income71%
Special education35%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female59%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Low income29%
Special education18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female87%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income67%
Special education25%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female59%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White51%
Low income48%
Special education31%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female70%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income50%
Special education33%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

 

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