WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 90% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 98% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 91% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
Data not available for this school (2009)
 100% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 80% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 97% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 73% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income94%
Not low income92%
Not special education92%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income69%
Not low income87%
Not special education85%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income90%
Not low income83%
Not special education86%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female96%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income85%
Not low income91%
Not special education92%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income80%
Not low income77%
Not special education79%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Not low income99%
Not special education98%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female87%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Not low income91%
Not special education91%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female80%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Not low income86%
Not special education85%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income80%
Not low income80%
Not special education81%

WritingThis School
All Students97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Not low income90%
Not special education90%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female73%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Not low income76%
Not special education78%
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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Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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