WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing
 94% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 83% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science
 73% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income65%
Not low income91%
Special education55%
Not special education92%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female99%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income82%
Not low income95%
Special education55%
Not special education97%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income53%
Not low income82%
Special education32%
Not special education84%
Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income50%
Not low income86%
Special education29%
Not special education91%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian57%
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income32%
Not low income76%
Special education14%
Not special education81%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income46%
Not low income80%
Special education11%
Not special education86%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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