GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids
Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 66% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% 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

See Washington's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools

 

Back to top >
  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Special education67%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Special education58%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Special education64%

WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female73%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Special education50%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Special education64%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Special education79%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian69%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Special education21%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Special education57%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female98%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female88%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
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 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

 

Back to top >
How challenging is Moorlands Elementary School?