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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 52% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 22% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 23% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 16% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 28% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female65%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian45%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Special education7%
Not special education67%
Limited English38%
Migrant54%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female51%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian26%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income42%
Special education0%
Not special education52%
Limited English21%
Migrant62%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female65%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian43%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Special education25%
Not special education61%
Limited English30%
Migrant42%

WritingThis School
All Students22%
Female32%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indian15%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income22%
Special education0%
Not special education29%
Limited English0%
Migrant17%

MathThis School
All Students23%
Female27%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian21%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income23%
Special education0%
Not special education31%
Limited English4%
Migrant25%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female39%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian47%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Special education27%
Not special education50%
Limited English0%

ScienceThis School
All Students16%
Female11%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian0%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income16%
Special education18%
Not special education16%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female25%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian27%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income28%
Special education9%
Not special education33%
Limited English0%
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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