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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 39% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 13% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 32% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 44% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 40% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 18% (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 44% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 15% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female44%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Special education0%
Limited English14%
Migrant24%

MathThis School
All Students13%
Female10%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income13%
Special education0%
Limited English4%
Migrant7%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female48%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income43%
Special education6%
Limited English23%
Migrant45%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Female55%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income43%
Special education9%
Limited English22%
Migrant40%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female23%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income21%
Special education0%
Limited English7%
Migrant18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female51%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income42%
Special education4%
Limited English20%
Migrant38%

ScienceThis School
All Students15%
Female15%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income14%
Special education0%
Limited English0%
Migrant10%

MathThis School
All Students18%
Female17%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Low income17%
Special education0%
Limited English1%
Migrant15%
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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