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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 63% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% 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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female77%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Low income79%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female81%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Low income84%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female100%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Low income65%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female92%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Low income56%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income32%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Low income68%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female41%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Low income23%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income50%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female57%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income50%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female48%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income36%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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