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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 80% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 48% (2005)
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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male72%
Black79%
Asian82%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income75%
Special education24%

ScienceThis School
All Students34%
Female28%
Male25%
Black20%
Asian42%
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
White25%
Low income21%
Special education6%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male76%
Black79%
Asian82%
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Low income75%
Special education47%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female37%
Male45%
Black35%
Asian52%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Low income39%
Special education9%
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

 

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