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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Writing
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 57% (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 Students88%
Female86%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Low income68%
Special education52%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income25%
Special education5%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female94%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Low income69%
Special education38%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female63%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Low income35%
Special education9%
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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