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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 48% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 62% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing
 49% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 42% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science
 8% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math
 18% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 33% (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 Students48%
Female48%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Not special education53%
Limited English32%
Migrant30%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female30%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income36%
Not special education39%
Limited English21%
Migrant20%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female69%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Not special education65%

WritingThis School
All Students49%
Female53%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income50%
Not special education51%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female33%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income29%
Not special education31%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Female47%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income42%
Special education23%
Not special education46%
Limited English19%
Migrant50%

ScienceThis School
All Students8%
Female8%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income8%
Special education0%
Not special education10%
Limited English0%
Migrant10%

MathThis School
All Students18%
Female14%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income18%
Special education0%
Not special education22%
Limited English4%
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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