Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 10
Reading

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

84% (2005)

80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Science

49% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.
Writing

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

63% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.
Math

66% (2007)

65% (2006)

60% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 50% 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
See Washington's state standards
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