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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 47% (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 Students89%
Female88%
Male87%
Black85%
Asian95%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Low income76%
Special education67%
Limited English65%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female36%
Male45%
Black27%
Asian62%
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Low income25%
Special education18%
Limited English11%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male90%
Black90%
Asian98%
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Low income81%
Special education80%
Limited English67%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female45%
Male58%
Black46%
Asian76%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income37%
Special education17%
Limited English23%
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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