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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 55% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 61% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 40% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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 Students55%
Female62%
Male47%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Low income49%
Limited English11%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male49%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Low income47%
Limited English11%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female67%
Male52%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income58%
Limited English38%

WritingThis School
All Students40%
Female44%
Male36%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Low income36%
Limited English29%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female37%
Male36%
Black8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income29%
Limited English21%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Low income43%
Limited English8%

ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female29%
Male34%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Low income22%
Limited English8%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female55%
Male63%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income45%
Limited English17%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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