WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 70% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 60% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female72%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income60%
Not low income84%
Special education36%
Not special education75%
Limited English25%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female68%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income58%
Not low income80%
Special education27%
Not special education73%
Limited English33%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income65%
Not low income86%
Special education40%
Not special education82%
Limited English23%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female79%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income57%
Not low income81%
Special education33%
Not special education76%
Limited English23%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income33%
Not low income78%
Special education20%
Not special education63%
Limited English23%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income71%
Not low income90%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English80%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income44%
Not low income75%
Special education25%
Not special education66%
Limited English46%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female70%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic86%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income61%
Not low income82%
Special education40%
Not special education78%
Limited English40%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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