Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading

79% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Math

88% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

91% (2007)

68% (2006)

79% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.
Writing

60% (2007)

44% (2006)

38% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.
Math

62% (2007)

68% (2006)

35% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

62% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.
Science

33% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.
Math

52% (2007)

39% (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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