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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 76% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (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 Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black63%
Asian92%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income67%
Not low income87%
Special education27%
Not special education90%
Limited English40%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female62%
Male69%
Black37%
Asian85%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income40%
Not low income73%
Special education10%
Not special education73%
Limited English20%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
Black50%
Asian89%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income56%
Not low income83%
Special education18%
Not special education85%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female89%
Male69%
Black55%
Asian89%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income62%
Not low income83%
Special education21%
Not special education85%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black50%
Asian85%
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income36%
Not low income78%
Special education14%
Not special education76%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black92%
Asian91%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income65%
Not low income91%
Special education21%
Not special education91%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female83%
Male69%
Black54%
Asian82%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income43%
Not low income84%
Special education16%
Not special education80%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female75%
Male60%
Black39%
Asian84%
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income28%
Not low income76%
Special education0%
Not special education72%
Limited English55%
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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