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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 46% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 45% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 53% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 32% (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 Students46%
Female48%
Male44%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income40%
Special education14%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female25%
Male30%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White29%
Low income21%
Special education7%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students45%
Female50%
Male40%
Black29%
Asian64%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income37%
Special education20%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female68%
Male39%
Black33%
Asian64%
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income47%
Special education20%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female34%
Male35%
Black24%
Asian27%
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Low income31%
Special education20%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female58%
Male53%
Black50%
Asian40%
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Low income51%
Special education41%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female29%
Male19%
Black13%
Asian20%
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White28%
Low income18%
Special education17%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female38%
Male38%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Low income29%
Special education17%
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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