WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 100% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 94% (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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Not low income93%
Not special education95%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Not low income95%
Not special education97%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Not low income95%
Not special education97%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Not low income95%
Not special education96%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Not low income93%
Not special education94%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Not low income92%
Not special education95%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

ScienceThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

WritingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Not low income100%
Not special education100%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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