Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

40% (2009)

27% (2008)

38% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Math

36% (2009)

26% (2008)

33% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

58% (2009)

55% (2008)

64% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Writing

64% (2009)

60% (2008)

51% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math

31% (2009)

38% (2008)

37% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

53% (2009)

49% (2008)

46% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Science

19% (2009)

7% (2008)

11% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Math

39% (2009)

37% (2008)

34% (2007)

34% (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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