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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Low income41%
Special education38%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income25%
Special education33%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Low income42%
Special education36%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Low income47%
Special education32%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income26%
Special education18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Low income44%
Special education27%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Low income41%
Special education23%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female67%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Low income21%
Special education18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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