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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 59% (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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Low income70%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Low income60%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Low income73%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Low income46%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female74%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Low income36%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Low income80%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian58%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income20%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female73%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Low income60%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female91%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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