Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading
38% (2008)
44% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Math
39% (2008)
43% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
47% (2008)
54% (2007)
83% (2006)
74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.
Writing
60% (2008)
51% (2007)
64% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2008.
Math
10% (2008)
24% (2007)
49% (2006)
53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
51% (2008)
62% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.
Science
4% (2008)
1% (2007)
6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.
Math
21% (2008)
38% (2007)
30% (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.
Testing in Washington: An Overview
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