WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 83% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 37% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 53% (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 Students79%
Female88%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income74%
Not special education88%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income89%
Not special education97%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female86%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income87%
Not low income100%
Not special education97%

WritingThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income77%
Not low income100%
Not special education85%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female82%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income73%
Not low income80%
Not special education77%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female50%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income48%
Not low income90%
Not special education64%

ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female44%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income28%
Not low income60%
Not special education39%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income52%
Not low income80%
Not special education61%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female56%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income59%
Not low income75%
Not special education71%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income52%
Not low income50%
Not special education55%
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 2007 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2006-2007


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.
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