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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 21% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 42% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 3% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 36% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 3% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 9% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female28%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian19%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income15%
Not special education27%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female39%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian22%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income19%
Not special education27%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian27%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income43%
Not special education52%

WritingThis School
All Students42%
Female61%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian32%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Not special education44%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female21%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian9%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income21%
Not special education24%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female33%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian28%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income32%
Not special education38%

ScienceThis School
All Students3%
Female8%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian4%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income4%
Not special education4%

MathThis School
All Students9%
Female17%
Male5%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian11%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income12%
Not special education12%
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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