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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 62% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Low income66%
Special education50%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female39%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Low income24%
Special education6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female71%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian54%
White62%
Low income44%
Special education23%

WritingThis School
All Students58%
Female74%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian54%
White56%
Low income54%
Special education33%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female47%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian39%
White46%
Low income28%
Special education3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female82%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian67%
White75%
Low income59%
Special education29%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian58%
White54%
Low income38%
Special education0%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female54%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian50%
White54%
Low income38%
Special education12%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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