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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (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

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female70%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian65%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Limited English56%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Limited English76%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Limited English47%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Limited English53%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female76%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Limited English27%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female86%
Male66%
Black46%
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Special education36%
Limited English30%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
Black27%
Asian54%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Special education55%
Limited English30%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female86%
Male67%
Black64%
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Special education46%
Limited English36%
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 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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