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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% 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 Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Black65%
Asian60%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Low income52%
Special education50%
Limited English14%

WritingThis School
All Students72%
Female83%
Male61%
Black82%
Asian53%
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Low income58%
Special education36%
Limited English24%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female58%
Male50%
Black47%
Asian47%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Low income38%
Special education14%
Limited English18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
Black71%
Asian77%
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Low income55%
Special education28%
Limited English31%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male62%
Black64%
Asian65%
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Low income45%
Special education10%
Limited English25%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
Black57%
Asian47%
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Low income35%
Special education5%
Limited English6%
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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