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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 56% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female60%
Male53%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Low income47%
Special education31%
Limited English4%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Low income54%
Special education25%
Limited English26%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Low income58%
Limited English8%

WritingThis School
All Students56%
Female64%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Low income46%
Limited English18%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female50%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income36%
Limited English27%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female73%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Low income51%
Special education38%
Limited English36%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female39%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
White30%
Low income18%
Special education13%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female70%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income52%
Special education19%
Limited English30%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female70%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income47%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female53%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Low income29%
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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