WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 70% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 45% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 39% (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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income62%
Not low income89%
Special education54%
Not special education84%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female67%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income58%
Not low income81%
Special education62%
Not special education74%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female69%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income68%
Not low income87%
Not special education81%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female77%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income55%
Not low income81%
Not special education70%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female50%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income36%
Not low income81%
Not special education62%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income47%
Not low income93%
Special education36%
Not special education87%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White51%
Low income21%
Not low income60%
Special education9%
Not special education55%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female80%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income47%
Not low income90%
Special education27%
Not special education87%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female91%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income72%
Not low income95%
Not special education86%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income39%
Not low income67%
Not special education54%
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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  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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