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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 40% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 48% (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 Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian63%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Low income35%
Limited English21%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female58%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Low income41%
Limited English21%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Low income69%
Limited English46%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Low income59%
Limited English36%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Low income47%
Limited English36%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Black56%
Asian83%
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Low income54%
Limited English18%

ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female32%
Male50%
Black31%
Asian44%
Hispanic0%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income16%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female56%
Male69%
Black50%
Asian56%
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Low income41%
Limited English18%
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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