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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 40% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female59%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian65%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income46%
Special education11%

WritingThis School
All Students60%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income49%
Special education13%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female47%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asian35%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Low income33%
Special education7%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female69%
Male55%
Black46%
Asian73%
Hispanic77%
American Indian75%
White59%
Low income55%
Special education30%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female42%
Male45%
Black18%
Asian53%
Hispanic23%
American Indian50%
White45%
Low income32%
Special education30%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female49%
Male43%
Black18%
Asian60%
Hispanic31%
American Indian33%
White47%
Low income31%
Special education15%
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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