Test Scores for Palisades School District

Find a School

Hot Topic

Choosing a school from a distance

Preschool

Hot Topic

How can I help my preschooler make friends?

Elementary School

Hot Topic

Teaching persistence

Middle School

Hot Topic

When the teacher is the bully

High School

Hot Topic

House rules on drugs and alcohol

College

Hot Topic

Easing college admissions anxiety

Palisades School District

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

Learn About This District's:

39 Thomas Free Dr
Kintnersville, PA 18930
Bucks County
Map >

PH: (610) 847-5131

Grades K-12
2000 students
5 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare top-rated schools in this district:

PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2011)

91% (2010)

90% (2009)

88% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

95% (2010)

91% (2009)

93% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2011)

89% (2010)

88% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Science

96% (2011)

96% (2010)

97% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2011.

Math

95% (2011)

97% (2010)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

78% (2011)

74% (2010)

69% (2009)

81% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing

87% (2011)

76% (2010)

71% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 67% in 2011.

Math

94% (2011)

89% (2010)

82% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2011)

76% (2010)

82% (2009)

77% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

91% (2010)

86% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2011)

89% (2010)

85% (2009)

76% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

90% (2010)

84% (2009)

78% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2011)

88% (2010)

88% (2009)

94% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

80% (2011)

61% (2010)

57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing

88% (2011)

86% (2010)

81% (2009)

86% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

78% (2010)

77% (2009)

69% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Reading

80% (2011)

82% (2010)

70% (2009)

86% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

56% (2011)

54% (2010)

45% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.

Writing

94% (2011)

91% (2010)

94% (2009)

98% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.

Math

72% (2011)

77% (2010)

68% (2009)

80% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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 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

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
IEP	58%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
IEP	69%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	70%

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
IEP	93%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
IEP	97%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	63%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	70%

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	95%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	77%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	67%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
IEP	55%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
IEP	55%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	45%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	56%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
IEP	75%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	95%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	57%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	45%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	90%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	50%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
IEP	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
IEP	76%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	10%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 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 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, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	10%	33%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,021	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	61%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >