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  WASL Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 53% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 56% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2007.

Writing
 40% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 37% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 40% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 15% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 47% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 46% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Writing
 30% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 68% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 38% (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.

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  WASL Results by Subgroup
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female52%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Low income44%
Limited English15%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Low income51%
Limited English46%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income52%
Limited English10%

WritingThis School
All Students40%
Female48%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income41%
Limited English10%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female32%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income31%
Limited English0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female48%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Low income50%
Limited English0%

ScienceThis School
All Students15%
Female16%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indiann/a
White24%
Low income10%
Limited English0%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female36%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Low income28%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female60%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Low income41%
Limited English10%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female40%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Low income19%
Limited English0%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female53%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Low income29%
Limited English0%

WritingThis School
All Students30%
Female36%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Low income31%
Limited English9%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female46%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income38%
Limited English18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Low income54%

ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female50%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Low income32%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female50%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Low income32%
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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