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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 40% (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 Students79%
Female72%
Male61%
Black33%
Asian58%
Hispanic49%
American Indian60%
White76%
Low income58%
Special education30%
Limited English17%

ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female24%
Male24%
Black0%
Asian12%
Hispanic9%
American Indiann/a
White30%
Low income15%
Special education4%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female78%
Male70%
Black40%
Asian54%
Hispanic50%
American Indian88%
White85%
Low income59%
Special education41%
Limited English22%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female25%
Male24%
Black5%
Asian23%
Hispanic11%
American Indian17%
White30%
Low income15%
Special education0%
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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