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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 89% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 79% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income84%
Not low income93%
Special education60%
Not special education93%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female66%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income63%
Not low income69%
Special education10%
Not special education71%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income64%
Not low income88%
Not special education86%

WritingThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income76%
Not low income92%
Not special education91%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female63%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian71%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income45%
Not low income70%
Not special education68%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income74%
Not low income88%
Special education18%
Not special education90%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income65%
Not low income81%
Special education27%
Not special education81%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income58%
Not low income77%
Special education18%
Not special education77%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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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