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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 49% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 10% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 59% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 7% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 28% (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 Students49%
Female62%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Not low income44%
Not special education42%

ScienceThis School
All Students10%
Female20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Not low income10%
Not special education12%

WritingThis School
All Students59%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Not low income56%
Not special education55%

MathThis School
All Students7%
Female13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White9%
Not low income5%
Not special education8%
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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