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Harrisburg City School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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PSSA Results
PSSA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

2101 North Front St Bldg 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dauphin County
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PH: (717) 703-4000

Grades K-12 & ungraded
8351 students
17 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

40% (2009)

44% (2008)

29% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

41% (2008)

37% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

32% (2009)

25% (2008)

24% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

34% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

35% (2008)

26% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

20% (2009)

16% (2008)

17% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

26% (2009)

24% (2008)

27% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

28% (2009)

24% (2008)

21% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

28% (2009)

29% (2008)

24% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

32% (2009)

29% (2008)

22% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

33% (2009)

28% (2008)

22% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

35% (2009)

27% (2008)

19% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

47% (2009)

38% (2008)

34% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

12% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

43% (2009)

30% (2008)

41% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

28% (2009)

25% (2008)

21% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

29% (2009)

23% (2008)

27% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

12% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

58% (2009)

59% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

21% (2009)

18% (2008)

11% (2007)

15% (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	40%
Female	45%
Male	34%
Black	40%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	35%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
IEP	18%
Limited English proficient	45%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	41%
Male	35%
Black	37%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	30%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
IEP	12%
Limited English proficient	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	32%
Female	37%
Male	27%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
IEP	13%
Limited English proficient	11%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	32%
Black	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
IEP	14%
Limited English proficient	16%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	37%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
IEP	14%
Limited English proficient	17%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	20%
Female	27%
Male	14%
Black	19%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	26%
Female	33%
Male	19%
Black	24%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	30%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	19%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	28%
Male	29%
Black	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
IEP	11%
Limited English proficient	22%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	28%
Female	31%
Male	25%
Black	29%
Asian	42%
Hispanic	26%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	23%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	7%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	37%
Male	26%
Black	33%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	28%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	16%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	11%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	43%
Male	24%
Black	33%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	29%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
IEP	4%
Limited English proficient	20%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	37%
Male	32%
Black	35%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	29%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
IEP	10%
Limited English proficient	28%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	51%
Male	42%
Black	48%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	43%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
IEP	12%
Limited English proficient	21%

Science	This District
All Students	12%
Female	11%
Male	14%
Black	11%
Asian	15%
Hispanic	16%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	10%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
IEP	2%
Limited English proficient	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	43%
Female	51%
Male	34%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
IEP	12%
Limited English proficient	24%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	24%
Male	31%
Black	28%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	26%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	14%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	14%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	29%
Female	33%
Male	25%
Black	30%
Asian	31%
Hispanic	25%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	9%

Science	This District
All Students	12%
Female	12%
Male	12%
Black	11%
Asian	21%
Hispanic	10%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
IEP	1%
Limited English proficient	6%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	50%
Black	59%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	54%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	24%
Limited English proficient	30%

Math	This District
All Students	21%
Female	21%
Male	22%
Black	22%
Asian	23%
Hispanic	17%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
IEP	2%
Limited English proficient	16%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	73%	16%
Hispanic	19%	7%
White, not Hispanic	5%	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	53%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,430	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >