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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 42% (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 10
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male70%
Black77%
Asian84%
Hispanic67%
American Indian64%
White77%
Low income67%
Special education33%
Limited English35%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female25%
Male23%
Black7%
Asian32%
Hispanic14%
American Indian4%
White27%
Low income9%
Special education4%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male70%
Black79%
Asian84%
Hispanic67%
American Indian52%
White79%
Low income66%
Special education45%
Limited English32%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female29%
Male35%
Black17%
Asian44%
Hispanic17%
American Indian16%
White35%
Low income18%
Special education5%
Limited English0%
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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