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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 46% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 23% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 31% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 53% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 44% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 24% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 18% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 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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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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