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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 55% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female57%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian20%
White55%
Low income34%
Special education14%
Migrant50%

WritingThis School
All Students55%
Female70%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian40%
White60%
Low income42%
Special education7%
Migrant40%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female48%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian20%
White49%
Low income29%
Special education3%
Migrant30%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female67%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian42%
White67%
Low income52%
Special education18%
Limited English8%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female39%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian17%
White46%
Low income23%
Special education0%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female51%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian25%
White54%
Low income32%
Special education0%
Limited English8%
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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