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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

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

Math
 77% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 70% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 72% (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 Students79%
Female83%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic73%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Low income69%
Special education28%
Limited English50%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Low income67%
Special education33%
Limited English67%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Low income68%
Special education47%
Limited English38%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female77%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Low income68%
Special education67%
Limited English52%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female58%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Low income58%
Special education40%
Limited English38%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Low income64%
Special education40%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income39%
Special education20%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income50%
Special education27%
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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  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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