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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 58% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 36% (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 Students53%
Female48%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian42%
White56%
Low income44%
Special education9%

WritingThis School
All Students58%
Female72%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian50%
White61%
Low income50%
Special education9%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female28%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian25%
White40%
Low income27%
Special education0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female61%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian39%
White51%
Low income46%
Special education23%

ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian31%
White34%
Low income29%
Special education15%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female39%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian23%
White32%
Low income24%
Special education15%
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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