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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 34% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 53% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 27% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% 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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male63%
Black50%
Asian58%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income62%
Special education25%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female32%
Male36%
Black15%
Asian37%
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Low income27%
Special education0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
Black59%
Asian71%
Hispanic49%
American Indian60%
White63%
Low income52%
Special education30%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female63%
Male44%
Black50%
Asian88%
Hispanic46%
American Indian30%
White52%
Low income46%
Special education16%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female32%
Male40%
Black21%
Asian41%
Hispanic33%
American Indian30%
White40%
Low income30%
Special education16%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black36%
Asian73%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income56%
Special education13%

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Female26%
Male28%
Black9%
Asian20%
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Low income19%
Special education7%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female34%
Male36%
Black13%
Asian53%
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Low income30%
Special education10%
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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