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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 64% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 27% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 62% (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 Students66%
Female61%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Low income54%
Limited English43%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female61%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Low income59%
Limited English29%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female75%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income56%
Special education11%

WritingThis School
All Students50%
Female55%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income37%
Special education0%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income54%
Special education6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Low income52%
Special education14%

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Female27%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White26%
Low income19%
Special education5%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female42%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%
Low income31%
Special education14%
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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