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Jenkintown 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

West and Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Montgomery County
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PH: (215) 885-3722

Grades K-12
555 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2009)

95% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Math

94% (2009)

95% (2008)

90% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2009)

88% (2008)

94% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

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

Math

95% (2009)

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2009)

97% (2008)

66% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

90% (2009)

97% (2008)

72% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

88% (2009)

97% (2008)

64% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

94% (2009)

85% (2008)

90% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

94% (2009)

85% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2009)

85% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Math

83% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2009)

98% (2008)

87% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

76% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Math

91% (2009)

96% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

85% (2009)

90% (2008)

78% (2007)

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

Science

58% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

97% (2009)

94% (2008)

98% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

65% (2008)

58% (2007)

56% (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	90%
Female	88%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	100%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	94%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	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%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
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	89%
Female	87%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
IEP	62%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
IEP	39%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	74%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	92%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	50%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	50%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%

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	11	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	87%	74%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	3%
Hispanic	3%	7%

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Student Economic Level

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

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$17,107	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >