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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 85% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 76% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female94%
Male80%
Black58%
Asian94%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income64%
Not low income90%
Special education47%
Not special education92%
Limited English50%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black42%
Asian87%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income49%
Not low income87%
Special education30%
Not special education89%
Limited English50%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
Black65%
Asian87%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income62%
Not low income83%
Special education43%
Not special education85%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female94%
Male76%
Black70%
Asian93%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income72%
Not low income87%
Special education41%
Not special education90%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Black52%
Asian89%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income64%
Not low income87%
Special education45%
Not special education89%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Black53%
Asian85%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income41%
Not low income88%
Special education29%
Not special education86%
Limited English31%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black37%
Asian84%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income33%
Not low income83%
Special education29%
Not special education80%
Limited English21%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Black40%
Asian82%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income38%
Not low income85%
Special education33%
Not special education82%
Limited English43%
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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