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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 50% (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 Students84%
Female61%
Male49%
Black44%
Asian63%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income37%
Special education29%
Limited English22%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female14%
Male25%
Black9%
Asian19%
Hispanic0%
American Indiann/a
White23%
Low income10%
Special education0%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students89%
Female70%
Male61%
Black79%
Asian59%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Low income56%
Special education62%
Limited English32%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female25%
Male33%
Black15%
Asian31%
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White32%
Low income19%
Special education6%
Limited English19%
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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