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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 80% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 51% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 42% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 54% (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 Students83%
Female91%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female75%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged64%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female74%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female82%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
IEP19%

WritingThis School
All Students42%
Female67%
Male28%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP19%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female72%
Male78%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
IEP75%
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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