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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 49% (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 Students67%
Female75%
Male60%
Black25%
Asian76%
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Low income45%
Special education28%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students76%
Female86%
Male68%
Black75%
Asian83%
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income63%
Special education56%
Limited English46%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female62%
Male57%
Black20%
Asian62%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Low income31%
Special education12%
Limited English0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male49%
Black40%
Asian58%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Low income40%
Special education12%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female38%
Male47%
Black13%
Asian30%
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Low income23%
Special education15%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female52%
Male57%
Black24%
Asian58%
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income41%
Special education10%
Limited English20%
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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