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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 66% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 79% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 44% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 64% (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.

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 4
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic77%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP33%

ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic91%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP60%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic96%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged84%
IEP59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female62%
Male46%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic54%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP28%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Female51%
Male36%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic58%
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP27%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic79%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP47%
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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