Test Scores for Burgettstown Area School District

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Burgettstown Area School District

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Spending Per Pupil

100 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
Washington County
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PH: (724) 947-8136

Grades K-12
1532 students
2 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

80% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

91% (2009)

95% (2008)

86% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2009)

64% (2008)

64% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

90% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

57% (2009)

59% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

60% (2009)

61% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

57% (2008)

66% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

79% (2009)

66% (2008)

67% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

88% (2009)

77% (2008)

68% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

57% (2009)

67% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

59% (2008)

51% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

85% (2009)

73% (2008)

75% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

77% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

64% (2008)

62% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

58% (2009)

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

16% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

44% (2009)

53% (2008)

53% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	41%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	86%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	59%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	85%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	36%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	97%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
IEP	93%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
IEP	93%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
IEP	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	76%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	7%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	31%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
IEP	32%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
IEP	47%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	78%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	4%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	26%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	94%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	35%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	58%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	97%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	47%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	66%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
IEP	8%

Science	This District
All Students	16%
Female	10%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	16%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
IEP	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
IEP	46%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	39%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
IEP	0%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	74%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	33%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,949	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	61%
Student and staff support	5%	8%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

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