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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 85% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 45% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 92% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 48% (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 Students85%
Female89%
Male73%
Black100%
Asian89%
Hispanic76%
American Indian54%
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income66%
Not low income88%
Special education40%
Not special education88%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female48%
Male42%
Black20%
Asian57%
Hispanic38%
American Indian27%
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income21%
Not low income55%
Special education7%
Not special education50%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male85%
Black100%
Asian93%
Hispanic83%
American Indian85%
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income86%
Not low income92%
Special education69%
Not special education93%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female41%
Male34%
Black14%
Asian48%
Hispanic30%
American Indian29%
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income13%
Not low income49%
Special education9%
Not special education42%
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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