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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 55% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 10% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 54% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 grade 10 WASL is 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Low income75%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Low income83%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income33%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Low income46%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female60%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income27%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female40%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Low income9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female64%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Low income63%

ScienceThis School
All Students10%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White11%
Low income13%

WritingThis School
All Students54%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Low income47%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Low income25%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.
  • The grade 10 WASL is 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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