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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 89% (2011)
 84% (2010)
81% (2009)
78% (2008)
82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
61% (2011)
57% (2010)
51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
97% (2011)
95% (2010)
92% (2009)
90% (2008)
90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
81% (2011)
74% (2010)
69% (2009)
66% (2008)
70% (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 | 89% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black | 76% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| Multi-ethnic | 85% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 92% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| IEP | 66% |
| All Students | 61% |
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 64% |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | 72% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Multi-ethnic | 42% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 68% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 24% |
| IEP | 31% |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 99% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black | 94% |
| Asian | 98% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| Multi-ethnic | 100% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| IEP | 85% |
| All Students | 81% |
| Female | 84% |
| Male | 79% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 98% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Multi-ethnic | 54% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 41% |
| IEP | 51% |
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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