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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 31% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 37% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 21% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 13% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female46%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Not special education61%
Limited English26%
Migrant36%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Not special education49%
Limited English13%
Migrant36%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students31%
Female43%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income32%
Not special education33%
Limited English3%
Migrant21%

WritingThis School
All Students37%
Female57%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income37%
Not special education38%
Limited English19%
Migrant27%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female36%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White30%
Low income28%
Not special education30%
Limited English7%
Migrant21%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female73%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Not special education69%
Limited English9%
Migrant46%

ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female27%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income18%
Not special education23%
Limited English0%
Migrant18%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female63%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Not special education59%
Limited English8%
Migrant50%
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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