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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 51% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 95% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income72%
Not low income94%
Special education53%
Not special education96%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female54%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian66%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income26%
Not low income55%
Special education15%
Not special education55%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Low income82%
Not low income97%
Special education67%
Not special education98%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female56%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian78%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income46%
Not low income65%
Special education20%
Not special education68%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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.
  • 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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