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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 48% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female83%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Low income44%
Limited English20%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female74%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Low income44%
Limited English33%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female91%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Low income76%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female82%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income62%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Low income62%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Low income63%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female53%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Low income32%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female71%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income47%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 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.
  • Beginning with the class of 2008, the grade 10 WASL will be 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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