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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 49% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Writing
 63% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2008.

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 40% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
Black38%
Asian73%
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Low income53%
Special education30%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female33%
Male30%
Black13%
Asian64%
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Low income28%
Special education15%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students49%
Female56%
Male42%
Black42%
Asian57%
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Low income44%
Special education15%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Female76%
Male52%
Black58%
Asian80%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Low income58%
Special education29%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female43%
Male35%
Black30%
Asian46%
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Low income31%
Special education4%
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female62%
Male42%
Black35%
Asian72%
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Low income46%
Special education14%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female32%
Male26%
Black13%
Asian40%
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Low income21%
Special education7%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female33%
Male25%
Black14%
Asian52%
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Low income19%
Special education0%
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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