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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 58% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (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 Students58%
Female65%
Male51%
Black35%
Asian46%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Low income30%
Special education5%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Black35%
Asian77%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Low income44%
Special education8%
Limited English9%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Black26%
Asian62%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Low income28%
Special education5%
Limited English0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female70%
Male54%
Black42%
Asian71%
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income43%
Special education8%
Limited English7%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
Black27%
Asian54%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Low income30%
Special education8%
Limited English7%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
Black27%
Asian59%
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income36%
Special education8%
Limited English7%
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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