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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 70% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 49% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female66%
Male40%
Black26%
Asian57%
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income30%
Not low income60%
Special education9%
Not special education59%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female86%
Male58%
Black57%
Asian79%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income53%
Not low income77%
Special education22%
Not special education79%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female62%
Male56%
Black30%
Asian67%
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income37%
Not low income67%
Special education19%
Not special education66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female70%
Male54%
Black38%
Asian76%
Hispanic47%
American Indian36%
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income44%
Not low income69%
Special education19%
Not special education67%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female61%
Male46%
Black31%
Asian63%
Hispanic21%
American Indian27%
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income36%
Not low income60%
Special education8%
Not special education59%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female61%
Male53%
Black19%
Asian71%
Hispanic21%
American Indian27%
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income39%
Not low income64%
Special education14%
Not special education63%
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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