Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

52% (2009)

62% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Math

60% (2009)

54% (2008)

49% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

63% (2009)

57% (2008)

54% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Writing

48% (2009)

45% (2008)

42% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math

33% (2009)

49% (2008)

40% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

73% (2009)

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Science

22% (2009)

39% (2008)

39% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Math

49% (2009)

52% (2008)

50% (2007)

35% (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.
Testing in Washington: An Overview
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