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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 57% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 40% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 50% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 30% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 37% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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.

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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 Students57%
Female55%
Male58%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP31%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female55%
Male74%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP50%
Limited English proficient67%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female42%
Male38%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP20%
Limited English proficient22%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female42%
Male58%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Limited English proficient27%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female42%
Male53%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP20%
Limited English proficient39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students30%
Female30%
Male31%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient10%

WritingThis School
All Students37%
Female44%
Male28%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Limited English proficient10%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female52%
Male58%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP10%
Limited English proficient20%
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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