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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 64% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 28% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Black21%
Asian82%
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income60%
Special education18%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female45%
Male39%
Black14%
Asian36%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Low income34%
Special education6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female65%
Male54%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income48%
Special education3%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female79%
Male49%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income58%
Special education16%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female36%
Male29%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Low income22%
Special education3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female66%
Male57%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Low income55%
Special education28%

ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female29%
Male27%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White27%
Low income20%
Special education6%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female35%
Male40%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Low income29%
Special education6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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