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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female96%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Not low income89%
Not special education91%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Not low income85%
Not special education89%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Not low income84%
Not special education91%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Not low income84%
Not special education86%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Not low income75%
Not special education82%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Not low income89%
Not special education94%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Not low income83%
Not special education83%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Not low income89%
Not special education78%
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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