Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading

74% (2009)

60% (2008)

54% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.
Math

29% (2009)

36% (2008)

33% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

54% (2009)

55% (2008)

67% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.
Writing

74% (2009)

57% (2008)

59% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.
Math

37% (2009)

40% (2008)

49% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

65% (2009)

80% (2008)

68% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.
Science

29% (2009)

40% (2008)

36% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.
Math

41% (2009)

53% (2008)

45% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% 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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