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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 47% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 92% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% 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 10
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female75%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income37%
Not low income66%
Special education57%
Not special education59%

ScienceThis School
All Students47%
Female52%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian54%
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income19%
Not low income52%
Special education12%
Not special education52%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female82%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income56%
Not low income73%
Special education65%
Not special education71%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female31%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asian50%
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income19%
Not low income35%
Special education16%
Not special education35%
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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