Tops K-8

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 59% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Grade 5

Reading
 84% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 57% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 75% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 57% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 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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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 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