WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 87% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 85% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 78% (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 Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Not low income86%
Special education50%
Not special education87%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Not low income87%
Special education42%
Not special education88%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female82%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income50%
Not low income75%
Special education19%
Not special education77%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female94%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income56%
Not low income89%
Special education48%
Not special education90%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income44%
Not low income88%
Special education19%
Not special education90%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income74%
Not low income84%
Special education25%
Not special education88%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian98%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income74%
Not low income86%
Special education30%
Not special education89%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income78%
Not low income83%
Special education25%
Not special education87%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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