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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 69% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 37% (2005)
 37% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 41% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Low income64%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female49%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income39%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female83%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Low income70%

WritingThis School
All Students69%
Female83%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income60%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female44%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income10%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female66%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income25%
Special education23%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female46%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%
Low income20%
Special education15%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female49%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Low income20%
Special education0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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