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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 91% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 52% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 90% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% 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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black81%
Asian96%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income79%
Not low income94%
Special education77%
Not special education93%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
Black24%
Asian60%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income27%
Not low income58%
Special education6%
Not special education59%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Black72%
Asian96%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income82%
Not low income92%
Special education76%
Not special education92%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female62%
Male71%
Black33%
Asian81%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income45%
Not low income71%
Special education32%
Not special education71%
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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