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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 75% (2011)
 58% (2010)
61% (2009)
58% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
30% (2011)
31% (2010)
32% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
84% (2011)
41% (2010)
51% (2009)
67% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
47% (2011)
49% (2010)
42% (2009)
39% (2008)
35% (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 | 75% |
| Female | 77% |
| Male | 74% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 77% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| All Students | 30% |
| Female | 17% |
| Male | 46% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 32% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 19% |
| All Students | 84% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 82% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| All Students | 47% |
| Female | 36% |
| Male | 59% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 49% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 33% |
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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