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Norristown, PA 19401

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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 47% (2011)
 40% (2010)
 22% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 67% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 69% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 33% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 34% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 43% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% 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

See Pennsylvania's state standards  

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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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female59%
Male43%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged34%
IEP6%
Limited English proficient0%

WritingThis School
All Students47%
Female62%
Male35%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP6%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female77%
Male67%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP25%
Limited English proficient21%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female59%
Male51%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP15%
Limited English proficient5%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP24%
Limited English proficient35%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male63%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP25%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP36%
Limited English proficient39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female85%
Male62%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP22%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female34%
Male32%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP6%

WritingThis School
All Students43%
Female51%
Male37%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male65%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP27%
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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