Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 4
Reading

58% (2009)

55% (2008)

62% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Writing

49% (2009)

50% (2008)

44% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.
Math

35% (2009)

45% (2008)

39% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

48% (2009)

57% (2008)

55% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.
Science

15% (2009)

16% (2008)

13% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.
Math

37% (2009)

39% (2008)

41% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading

53% (2009)

52% (2008)

50% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.
Math

26% (2009)

33% (2008)

29% (2007)

27% (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.
Testing in Washington: An Overview
See Washington's state standards
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