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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 89% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 41% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 87% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (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 Students89%
Female88%
Male85%
Black62%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income70%
Not low income91%
Special education59%
Not special education90%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female42%
Male33%
Black0%
Asian50%
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Low income25%
Not low income41%
Special education3%
Not special education42%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female87%
Male81%
Black57%
Asian85%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income69%
Not low income89%
Special education47%
Not special education89%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female45%
Male49%
Black0%
Asian58%
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income32%
Not low income52%
Special education13%
Not special education52%
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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