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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 58% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 57% (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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income49%
Not low income72%
Special education33%
Not special education64%
Limited English13%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female75%
Male54%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income48%
Not low income79%
Special education14%
Not special education69%
Limited English20%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income39%
Not low income66%
Special education3%
Not special education58%
Limited English27%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male74%
Black63%
Asian83%
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income73%
Not low income85%
Special education51%
Not special education83%
Limited English62%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female62%
Male55%
Black47%
Asian50%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income46%
Not low income68%
Special education31%
Not special education61%
Limited English24%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female59%
Male52%
Black26%
Asian61%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income43%
Not low income66%
Special education13%
Not special education60%
Limited English29%
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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