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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 90% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% 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 10
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male72%
Black67%
Asian85%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Low income71%
Special education42%
Limited English31%

ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Female37%
Male24%
Black7%
Asian47%
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Low income20%
Special education0%
Limited English17%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female94%
Male84%
Black81%
Asian95%
Hispanic93%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Low income84%
Special education59%
Limited English53%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female45%
Male40%
Black13%
Asian75%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Low income29%
Special education5%
Limited English29%
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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