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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 72% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Writing
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 84% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 45% (2004)
The state average for Math was 50% 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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female78%
Male65%
Black64%
Asian69%
Hispanic55%
American Indian62%
White74%
Low income64%
Special education28%
Limited English30%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female28%
Male20%
Black4%
Asian35%
Hispanic11%
American Indian36%
White26%
Low income20%
Special education3%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male73%
Black64%
Asian82%
Hispanic70%
American Indian67%
White81%
Low income75%
Special education48%
Limited English45%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female41%
Male39%
Black20%
Asian36%
Hispanic27%
American Indian46%
White43%
Low income33%
Special education9%
Limited English9%
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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