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Big Spring School District

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

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PSSA Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

45 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
Cumberland County
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PH: (717) 776-2412

Grades K-12 & ungraded
3044 students
6 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2009)

72% (2008)

67% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

72% (2009)

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

74% (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)

81% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

60% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

54% (2009)

47% (2008)

56% (2007)

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

Math

73% (2009)

68% (2008)

76% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

71% (2009)

66% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

77% (2008)

72% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2009)

65% (2008)

51% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

77% (2008)

68% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2009)

76% (2008)

78% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

53% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

74% (2009)

69% (2008)

80% (2007)

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

Math

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

62% (2009)

58% (2008)

58% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

21% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

89% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

43% (2008)

43% (2007)

42% (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	76%
Female	85%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	36%

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	85%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	66%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	75%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	21%

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	87%
IEP	65%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	49%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	70%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	26%

Writing	This District
All Students	54%
Female	66%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
IEP	24%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	40%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	82%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	40%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
IEP	40%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	26%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	40%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	86%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	33%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	13%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	89%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	39%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	41%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	71%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	9%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	21%
Male	21%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	21%
Economically disadvantaged	5%
IEP	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	77%
Female	89%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	36%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	58%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
IEP	6%

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	97%	74%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	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	17%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,374	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	61%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	11%
Other expenditures	23%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >