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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 36% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% 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 8
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female60%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian47%
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income43%
Not low income71%
Special education11%
Not special education62%

ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female35%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian13%
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income21%
Not low income52%
Special education3%
Not special education41%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female28%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indian13%
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income19%
Not low income49%
Special education6%
Not special education37%
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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