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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 24% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 31% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 25% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 6% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 15% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 8% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 29% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

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

Math
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 Students24%
Female31%
Male19%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female37%
Male25%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students25%
Female53%
Male7%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
IEP13%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female50%
Male39%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
IEP18%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female47%
Male31%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP6%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students6%
Female4%
Male8%
Black5%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students15%
Female17%
Male12%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students8%
Female8%
Male8%
Black8%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female55%
Male25%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female46%
Male20%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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