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Bedford Area 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

330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
Bedford County
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PH: (814) 623-4295

Grades K-12
2325 students
5 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

74% (2009)

72% (2008)

77% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

88% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

64% (2009)

69% (2008)

75% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

80% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

65% (2009)

62% (2008)

54% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

46% (2009)

58% (2008)

53% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

76% (2008)

65% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2009)

63% (2008)

61% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

66% (2008)

63% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

69% (2009)

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

71% (2008)

73% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

81% (2009)

74% (2008)

71% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

75% (2009)

75% (2008)

61% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

73% (2008)

73% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

64% (2009)

66% (2008)

67% (2007)

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

Science

33% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

84% (2009)

81% (2008)

84% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)

56% (2008)

45% (2007)

63% (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	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	24%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
IEP	41%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
IEP	22%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
IEP	50%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	35%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	46%
Female	64%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
IEP	4%

Math	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	78%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	33%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	43%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
IEP	17%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	43%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
IEP	37%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	47%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
IEP	16%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	87%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	19%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	15%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	76%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	14%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	35%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
IEP	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
IEP	35%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
IEP	7%

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
White, not Hispanic	98%	74%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	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	36%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,734	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	20%

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