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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 79% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 61% (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 Students79%
Female64%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income56%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female41%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Low income19%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Low income70%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female33%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White38%
Low income25%
Special education9%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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