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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 44% (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 8
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male57%
Black50%
Asian70%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income47%
Special education5%
Migrant50%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
Black25%
Asian50%
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income31%
Special education0%
Migrant10%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female57%
Male53%
Black25%
Asian80%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income30%
Special education0%
Migrant27%
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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