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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 38% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 49% (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 Students65%
Female60%
Male70%
Black60%
Asian79%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female63%
Male67%
Black62%
Asian71%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female74%
Male83%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male79%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income86%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female53%
Male38%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income35%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male91%
Black96%
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%

ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female33%
Male44%
Black19%
Asian46%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income26%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female43%
Male65%
Black39%
Asian54%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
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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