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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 51% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 48% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 48% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 24% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female56%
Male68%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income63%
Not special education68%
Limited English33%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female64%
Male55%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income58%
Not special education66%
Limited English42%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female43%
Male60%
Black44%
Asian54%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Not special education52%
Limited English33%

WritingThis School
All Students48%
Female50%
Male45%
Black19%
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Not special education53%
Limited English21%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female24%
Male37%
Black19%
Asian33%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income25%
Not special education36%
Limited English14%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Female44%
Male52%
Black42%
Asian46%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income47%
Not special education55%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female22%
Male26%
Black21%
Asian27%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low income19%
Not special education29%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female26%
Male39%
Black21%
Asian27%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income31%
Not special education40%
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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