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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 80% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 86% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
IEP45%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP59%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
IEP65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
IEP78%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female71%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP37%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP35%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP22%
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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