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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 56% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 54% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 11% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 21% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 23% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 14% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 26% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 32% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 4% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 31% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 20% (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.

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
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female78%
Male62%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Limited English proficient75%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Limited English proficient83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female60%
Male50%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP36%

ScienceThis School
All Students54%
Female52%
Male56%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP46%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female50%
Male63%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students11%
Female12%
Male10%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
IEP7%

WritingThis School
All Students21%
Female27%
Male14%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students23%
Female15%
Male33%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP13%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students14%
Female13%
Male15%
Black4%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female42%
Male31%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students26%
Female24%
Male29%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female23%
Male42%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students32%
Female33%
Male30%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP8%

ScienceThis School
All Students4%
Female5%
Male4%
Black4%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students31%
Female40%
Male23%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
IEP8%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female10%
Male22%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
IEP0%
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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