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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 71% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 81% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 65% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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.

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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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male77%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged81%
IEP34%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
IEP66%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male75%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged83%
IEP22%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged89%
IEP38%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female95%
Male82%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP41%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP28%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
IEP38%
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  

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