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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Special education83%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Special education83%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Low income91%
Special education100%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Low income100%
Special education90%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Low income64%
Special education40%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Low income100%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female78%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Low income50%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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