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Jamestown Area 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

204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
Mercer County
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PH: (724) 932-5557

Grades K-12
617 students
2 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

59% (2009)

91% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

98% (2008)

91% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

85% (2009)

90% (2008)

75% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

100% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

94% (2009)

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2009)

74% (2008)

69% (2007)

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

Writing

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

84% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

76% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2009)

88% (2008)

76% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

100% (2009)

82% (2008)

71% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

90% (2009)

75% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2009)

85% (2008)

89% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

86% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

80% (2009)

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

81% (2009)

75% (2008)

72% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

52% (2008)

47% (2007)

44% (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	59%
Female	59%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	43%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	57%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	82%

Science	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	94%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	84%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	82%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	75%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	95%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
IEP	40%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	71%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	71%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	79%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	58%

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	99%	74%
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	37%	31%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,244	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	61%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >