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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 62% (2005)
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 10
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Low income83%
Special education69%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female69%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Low income42%
Special education7%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic92%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Low income75%
Special education50%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Low income57%
Special education19%
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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