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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 58% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (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 Students58%
Female64%
Male53%
Black54%
Asian70%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income49%
Special education21%
Limited English12%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female83%
Male59%
Black76%
Asian75%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income60%
Special education39%
Limited English46%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female48%
Male45%
Black27%
Asian64%
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income35%
Special education6%
Limited English12%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black55%
Asian76%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income54%
Special education41%
Limited English22%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female43%
Male52%
Black18%
Asian58%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Low income34%
Special education33%
Limited English6%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female47%
Male52%
Black30%
Asian68%
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Low income39%
Special education23%
Limited English14%
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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