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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 62% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 61% (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 Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
Black52%
Asian63%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income38%
Special education28%

WritingThis School
All Students62%
Female76%
Male50%
Black52%
Asian73%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income43%
Special education29%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female52%
Male41%
Black43%
Asian63%
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Low income25%
Special education5%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female68%
Male61%
Black50%
Asian71%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income51%
Special education33%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Black42%
Asian43%
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Low income27%
Special education24%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male58%
Black25%
Asian57%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Low income32%
Special education21%
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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