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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 18% (2011)
 28% (2010)
19% (2009)
18% (2008)
22% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
2% (2011)
6% (2010)
4% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
66% (2011)
65% (2010)
49% (2009)
55% (2008)
63% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
9% (2011)
25% (2010)
12% (2009)
11% (2008)
8% (2007)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
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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| 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 11
| All Students | 18% |
| Female | 22% |
| Male | 12% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 20% |
| IEP | 2% |
| Limited English proficient | 0% |
| All Students | 2% |
| Female | 3% |
| Male | 2% |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 3% |
| IEP | 2% |
| Limited English proficient | 0% |
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 69% |
| Male | 59% |
| Black | 72% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| IEP | 27% |
| Limited English proficient | 29% |
| All Students | 9% |
| Female | 8% |
| Male | 10% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 9% |
| IEP | 2% |
| Limited English proficient | 0% |
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
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 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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