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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female69%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income42%
Special education16%
Limited English38%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female64%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income46%
Special education21%
Limited English50%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female70%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian50%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income48%
Special education7%
Limited English13%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female75%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Low income44%
Special education20%
Limited English36%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female47%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian30%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Low income31%
Special education13%
Limited English20%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Low income52%
Special education17%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female43%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Low income17%
Special education17%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income43%
Special education25%
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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