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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 91% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 73% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 60% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Not low income94%
Not special education92%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Not low income98%
Not special education94%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian69%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Not low income85%
Special education70%
Not special education85%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Not low income77%
Special education70%
Not special education73%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian69%
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Not low income83%
Special education80%
Not special education78%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Not low income85%
Not special education82%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female53%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian53%
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Not low income67%
Not special education59%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Not low income89%
Not special education80%
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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