Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

54% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Math

63% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

70% (2007)

74% (2006)

84% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.
Writing

55% (2007)

38% (2006)

40% (2005)

45% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.
Math

53% (2007)

54% (2006)

67% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% 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.
Testing in Washington: An Overview
See Washington's state standards
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