Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

43% (2009)

41% (2008)

44% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Math

33% (2009)

35% (2008)

29% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

47% (2009)

44% (2008)

44% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Writing

26% (2009)

33% (2008)

21% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math

8% (2009)

9% (2008)

15% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

49% (2009)

41% (2008)

53% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Science

1% (2009)

4% (2008)

4% (2007)

6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Math

15% (2009)

14% (2008)

20% (2007)

22% (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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