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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 66% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 22% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 49% (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 10
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female58%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian60%
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income55%
Not low income58%
Special education33%
Not special education59%

ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female24%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White24%
Low income17%
Not low income25%
Special education7%
Not special education22%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian55%
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income66%
Not low income86%
Special education44%
Not special education77%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female17%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indian23%
Pacific Islandern/a
White18%
Low income14%
Not low income19%
Special education0%
Not special education18%
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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