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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 85% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 80% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income54%
Not low income83%
Special education19%
Not special education86%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income29%
Not low income79%
Special education11%
Not special education81%
Limited English30%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
Black40%
Asian78%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income46%
Not low income70%
Special education10%
Not special education73%
Limited English36%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
Black75%
Asian93%
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income50%
Not low income89%
Special education24%
Not special education91%
Limited English36%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male73%
Black60%
Asian89%
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income33%
Not low income77%
Special education21%
Not special education78%
Limited English46%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income33%
Not low income84%
Special education35%
Not special education85%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income42%
Not low income83%
Special education33%
Not special education84%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income17%
Not low income81%
Special education17%
Not special education82%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 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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