WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 56% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female72%
Male58%
Black30%
Asian71%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Not low income73%
Special education43%
Not special education69%
Limited English55%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Black50%
Asian76%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Not low income87%
Special education14%
Not special education75%
Limited English37%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female87%
Male58%
Black46%
Asian79%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income66%
Not low income83%
Special education73%
Not special education72%
Limited English33%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female90%
Male68%
Black36%
Asian88%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Not low income79%
Special education36%
Not special education85%
Limited English62%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female77%
Male55%
Black36%
Asian77%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Not low income69%
Special education46%
Not special education69%
Limited English38%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
Black60%
Asian83%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Not low income93%
Not special education77%
Limited English31%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female59%
Male54%
Black20%
Asian68%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income44%
Not low income75%
Not special education60%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
Black50%
Asian78%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Not low income82%
Not special education69%
Limited English8%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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