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Reading 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

800 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
Berks County
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PH: (610) 371-5611

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
17,464 students
22 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

55% (2009)

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

51% (2009)

48% (2008)

48% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

61% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

63% (2008)

59% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

39% (2009)

39% (2008)

32% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

26% (2009)

25% (2008)

31% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

58% (2009)

56% (2008)

50% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

42% (2009)

39% (2008)

35% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

46% (2008)

43% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

50% (2009)

49% (2008)

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

54% (2008)

55% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2009)

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

21% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

37% (2009)

28% (2008)

41% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

59% (2009)

56% (2008)

61% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

37% (2009)

32% (2008)

38% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

11% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

69% (2009)

69% (2008)

76% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

28% (2009)

22% (2008)

22% (2007)

23% (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	55%
Female	55%
Male	54%
Black	58%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	53%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
IEP	18%
Limited English proficient	23%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	64%
Male	70%
Black	68%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	66%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	31%
Limited English proficient	44%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	47%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	14%
Limited English proficient	15%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	61%
Black	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	36%
Limited English proficient	26%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	68%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	34%
Limited English proficient	38%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	37%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	10%
Limited English proficient	7%

Writing	This District
All Students	26%
Female	33%
Male	19%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	5%
Limited English proficient	4%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	26%
Limited English proficient	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Female	44%
Male	39%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
IEP	8%
Limited English proficient	4%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	62%
Male	57%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	27%
Limited English proficient	31%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	57%
Male	43%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
IEP	9%
Limited English proficient	8%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	30%
Limited English proficient	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	58%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	29%
Limited English proficient	19%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	20%
Male	21%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
IEP	6%
Limited English proficient	1%

Writing	This District
All Students	37%
Female	47%
Male	28%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
IEP	11%
Limited English proficient	8%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	57%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	34%
Limited English proficient	37%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	37%
Female	37%
Male	37%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
IEP	8%
Limited English proficient	9%

Science	This District
All Students	11%
Female	10%
Male	12%
Black	7%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	7%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	31%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
IEP	2%
Limited English proficient	1%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	74%
Male	63%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	28%
Limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	24%
Male	31%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
IEP	6%
Limited English proficient	5%

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	15	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	75%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	16%
White, not Hispanic	12%	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	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	78%	31%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,043	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >