Assessment

 

Test Score Information

Washington State is a national leader in the area of education reform and performance-based assessment of student progress. As a result of the reform efforts begun with passage of House Bill 1209 in 1993, we are expecting more of our students. Our standards are higher than ever before. Annually, students are taking a variety of tests to measure how well they are meeting these standards, and the state is in the process of instituting additional measures of accountability for local school districts.

The State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) web site has several web pages that describe and clarify these Washington State's education reform efforts. The web addresses provided below will connect you to the OSPI web site. Included on these pages is general information as well as a database which will enable you to access test scores and demographics for schools and districts.

General Information: 

 http://www.k12.wa.us/

Testing Information:

 http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/

Parent Resources:

http://www.wastatepta.org/resources/index.html

Information for families: Visit OSPI's Assessment site at http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment


Key features of the site include:

  • Schedule for this year's State Test administration
  • Frequently asked questions about State Testing
  • Straightforward answers about the development and scoring of the State Assessment
  • How to view your student's test
  • How to appeal your student's score on the WASL/HSPE
  • Alternative assessment information
  • Links to other important information on State Testing & WLPT Test Administration Schedule

If you have questions about assessment, please call the Renton School District

Assessment Coordinator at 425-204-2343.