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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 45% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 65% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 29% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 66% (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 Students83%
Female86%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Low income70%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Low income75%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female85%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Low income71%

WritingThis School
All Students49%
Female63%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income50%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female74%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Low income57%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female75%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Low income69%
Special education40%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female31%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%
Low income44%
Special education20%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female69%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Low income56%
Special education33%
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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