Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading
62% (2009)
64% (2008)
68% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.
Writing
75% (2009)
71% (2008)
56% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.
Math
54% (2009)
50% (2008)
52% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
67% (2009)
62% (2008)
70% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.
Science
55% (2009)
50% (2008)
40% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.
Math
50% (2009)
50% (2008)
49% (2007)
59% (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
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