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Avonworth 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

258 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Allegheny County
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PH: (412) 369-8738

Grades K-12
1343 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

87% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

99% (2009)

96% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2009)

77% (2008)

86% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

95% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

93% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

93% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

94% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

87% (2009)

87% (2008)

83% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

89% (2008)

84% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

97% (2009)

90% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

77% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

87% (2008)

83% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

91% (2009)

88% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

74% (2009)

79% (2008)

69% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

45% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

82% (2009)

90% (2008)

84% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

78% (2008)

64% (2007)

64% (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	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
IEP	47%

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
IEP	75%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
IEP	71%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	88%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
IEP	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	71%
Female	81%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
IEP	44%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
IEP	31%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	46%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	74%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
IEP	77%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	67%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
IEP	54%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
IEP	86%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	86%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
IEP	69%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	90%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
IEP	36%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	49%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
IEP	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	92%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
IEP	46%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
IEP	21%

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	95%	74%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	3%
Hispanic	<1%	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	11%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,358	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >