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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 35% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (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%
Female67%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income44%
Not low income65%
Special education63%
Not special education55%

ScienceThis School
All Students35%
Female42%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Low income26%
Not low income39%
Special education0%
Not special education38%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income76%
Not low income80%
Special education81%
Not special education78%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female23%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White21%
Low income15%
Not low income22%
Special education0%
Not special education22%
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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