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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 81% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 78% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (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 Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income62%
Not low income86%
Special education30%
Not special education87%
Limited English27%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income42%
Not low income71%
Special education21%
Not special education70%
Limited English33%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
Black57%
Asian82%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income44%
Not low income74%
Special education33%
Not special education69%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female90%
Male71%
Black79%
Asian95%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income56%
Not low income88%
Special education21%
Not special education85%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female72%
Male69%
Black43%
Asian91%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income49%
Not low income78%
Special education25%
Not special education75%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
Black83%
Asian93%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income64%
Not low income86%
Special education9%
Not special education86%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black58%
Asian88%
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income54%
Not low income85%
Special education27%
Not special education81%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Black58%
Asian88%
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income50%
Not low income77%
Special education18%
Not special education74%
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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