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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 35% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 17% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students35%
Female40%
Male30%
Black28%
Asian46%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Low income31%
Special education7%
Limited English6%

WritingThis School
All Students41%
Female51%
Male32%
Black37%
Asian48%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Low income34%
Special education3%
Limited English6%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female24%
Male25%
Black19%
Asian30%
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Low income18%
Special education7%
Limited English6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female64%
Male43%
Black48%
Asian78%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Low income49%
Special education8%
Limited English8%

ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Female17%
Male17%
Black5%
Asian22%
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Low income13%
Special education0%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female37%
Male27%
Black27%
Asian44%
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Low income28%
Special education4%
Limited English0%
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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