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Benton 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

600 Green Acres Rd
Benton, PA 17814
Columbia County
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PH: (570) 925-6651

Grades K-12
755 students
2 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

94% (2009)

89% (2008)

82% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

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

Math

87% (2009)

85% (2008)

85% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

68% (2009)

59% (2008)

65% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

68% (2009)

56% (2008)

63% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

68% (2008)

78% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

68% (2009)

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

87% (2009)

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

69% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

62% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

83% (2008)

76% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

55% (2009)

67% (2008)

47% (2007)

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

Science

44% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

90% (2008)

61% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

61% (2008)

49% (2007)

66% (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	89%
Female	96%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	75%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	85%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	67%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	92%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	81%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	83%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	59%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	80%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	68%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	64%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	77%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
IEP	21%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	97%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
IEP	79%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	81%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	83%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	77%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	78%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	55%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	88%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	75%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	40%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	41%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	30%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	85%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	45%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	35%

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	12	14

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	74%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
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	37%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,203	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	61%
Student and staff support	5%	8%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

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