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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 44% (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 61% (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
 50% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 69% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 40% (2011)
 29% (2010)
 19% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 72% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 68% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Reading
 50% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science
 28% (2011)
 22% (2010)
 19% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.

Writing
 85% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 99% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.

Math
 43% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 34% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female63%
Male56%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female80%
Male56%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female78%
Male65%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%

ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%

WritingThis School
All Students72%
Female79%
Male63%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female51%
Male48%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%

ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female32%
Male23%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female93%
Male72%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
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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