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Belle Vernon Area School District

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

270 Crest Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Fayette County
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PH: (724) 929-5262

Grades K-12
2849 students
5 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

81% (2009)

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2009)

65% (2008)

69% (2007)

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

Science

84% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

61% (2009)

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

55% (2009)

61% (2008)

53% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

67% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2009)

69% (2008)

63% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

79% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2009)

77% (2008)

72% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

78% (2008)

67% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2009)

81% (2008)

82% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

70% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

81% (2009)

68% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Math

81% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

69% (2009)

74% (2008)

69% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

39% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

84% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

59% (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	81%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
IEP	30%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
IEP	49%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	26%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
IEP	55%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	39%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	20%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	67%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
IEP	18%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	23%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	24%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
IEP	28%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
IEP	18%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
IEP	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
IEP	52%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	24%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	31%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
IEP	45%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	11%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	35%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
IEP	5%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
IEP	26%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
IEP	8%

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	18	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	74%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
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	28%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,007	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	61%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	10%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >