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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 77% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 63% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 34% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female48%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged43%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged74%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female73%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged45%

ScienceThis School
All Students34%
Female35%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged22%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female97%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female51%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged28%
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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