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Pleasant Valley 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

One School Lane
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
Monroe County
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PH: (570) 402-1000

Grades K-12
6399 students
7 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2009)

72% (2008)

70% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

91% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

62% (2009)

59% (2008)

59% (2007)

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

Writing

58% (2009)

57% (2008)

64% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

65% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

69% (2009)

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

77% (2009)

68% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

54% (2008)

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

85% (2009)

83% (2008)

79% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

47% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

61% (2009)

64% (2008)

49% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

61% (2009)

61% (2008)

59% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

65% (2009)

60% (2008)

61% (2007)

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

Science

42% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

84% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Math

58% (2009)

39% (2008)

45% (2007)

46% (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	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	55%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	91%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
IEP	69%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	69%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	38%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	66%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	68%
Male	57%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	27%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	69%
Male	48%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	20%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	72%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	41%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	67%
Black	52%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	60%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	34%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	70%
Male	75%
Black	52%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	64%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	35%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
IEP	39%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
IEP	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
Black	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
IEP	53%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	45%
Male	50%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
IEP	17%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	73%
Male	49%
Black	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	30%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	41%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	25%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	73%
Male	58%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	19%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	43%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
IEP	5%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	48%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	55%
Male	60%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
IEP	12%

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	81%	74%
Hispanic	9%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	8%	16%
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	25%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,275	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	61%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >