Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

47% (2008)

58% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Math

50% (2008)

57% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

40% (2008)

51% (2007)

42% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.
Writing

40% (2008)

30% (2007)

33% (2006)

32% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.
Math

19% (2008)

19% (2007)

30% (2006)

17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

46% (2008)

63% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Science

12% (2008)

7% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.
Math

35% (2008)

37% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% 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
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