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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 50% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 7% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 2% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 53% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 11% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 12% (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 Students50%
Female48%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income50%

ScienceThis School
All Students7%
Female5%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White8%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female55%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%

MathThis School
All Students11%
Female5%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White11%
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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