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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 51% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 61% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 31% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female52%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income33%
Special education0%
Limited English5%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income41%
Special education0%
Limited English26%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Low income55%
Special education29%

WritingThis School
All Students61%
Female72%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income57%
Special education7%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income42%
Special education7%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income55%
Special education0%

ScienceThis School
All Students31%
Female25%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Low income22%
Special education0%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female42%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income35%
Special education9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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