Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading

58% (2008)

60% (2007)

51% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.
Writing

63% (2008)

53% (2007)

41% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.
Math

39% (2008)

47% (2007)

50% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

58% (2008)

63% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Science

45% (2008)

38% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.
Math

40% (2008)

49% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% 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
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