WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 45% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 41% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 47% (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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income64%
Not low income69%
Not special education67%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female59%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income64%
Not low income77%
Not special education65%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income76%
Not low income82%
Not special education82%
Limited English60%

WritingThis School
All Students45%
Female50%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income44%
Not low income46%
Not special education49%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female53%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income44%
Not low income61%
Not special education54%
Limited English10%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income87%
Not low income96%
Not special education98%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income29%
Not low income56%
Not special education46%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female84%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income77%
Not low income76%
Not special education86%
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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