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  WASL Results
 
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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female81%
Male91%
Black63%
Asian88%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Low income61%
Special education62%
Limited English36%

ScienceThis School
All Students49%
Female50%
Male47%
Black4%
Asian56%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income16%
Special education17%
Limited English7%

WritingThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male89%
Black75%
Asian84%
Hispanic94%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Low income63%
Special education74%
Limited English14%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female61%
Male69%
Black11%
Asian71%
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income31%
Special education28%
Limited English14%
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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