Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 51% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 33% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 66% (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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools

 

Back to top >
  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income63%
Not low income92%
Not special education87%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income56%
Not low income84%
Not special education78%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female66%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income39%
Not low income86%
Not special education74%

WritingThis School
All Students51%
Female62%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income35%
Not low income60%
Not special education57%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female55%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income39%
Not low income62%
Not special education60%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income61%
Not low income86%
Special education36%
Not special education83%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female31%
Male34%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income25%
Not low income39%
Special education18%
Not special education36%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male56%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income39%
Not low income67%
Special education36%
Not special education59%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income65%
Not low income81%
Not special education85%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female55%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income29%
Not low income61%
Not special education57%
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

 

Back to top >
How challenging is Fairwood Elementary School?

Rocket Fuel