Benjamin Franklin School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 38% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math
 49% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Grade 4

Reading
 33% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 29% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Science
 53% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 61% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2011.

Math
 63% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.

Grade 5

Reading
 16% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 19% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 22% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 22% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 67% in 2011.

Math
 13% (2011)
 38% (2010)
 26% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2011.

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2011)
 34% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 79% (2011)
 47% (2010)
 31% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Grade 7

Reading
 42% (2011)
 28% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 42% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 35% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Grade 8

Reading
 49% (2011)
 51% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 26% (2011)
 15% (2010)
 10% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 47% (2011)
 28% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 38% (2011)
 30% (2010)
 32% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 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 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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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

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 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 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