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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 42% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 71% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 60% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 48% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Female47%
Male37%
Black33%
Asian45%
Hispanic25%
American Indian18%
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income28%
Not low income52%
Special education14%
Not special education46%

WritingThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male60%
Black74%
Asian86%
Hispanic54%
American Indian46%
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income58%
Not low income80%
Special education27%
Not special education77%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female41%
Male40%
Black23%
Asian41%
Hispanic25%
American Indian27%
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income29%
Not low income49%
Special education16%
Not special education44%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female69%
Male52%
Black46%
Asian61%
Hispanic44%
American Indian55%
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income50%
Not low income68%
Special education19%
Not special education65%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female52%
Male45%
Black23%
Asian57%
Hispanic31%
American Indian46%
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income37%
Not low income58%
Special education15%
Not special education52%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female40%
Male34%
Black23%
Asian44%
Hispanic28%
American Indian36%
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income25%
Not low income47%
Special education7%
Not special education40%
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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