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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 55% (2011)
 50% (2010)
45% (2009)
49% (2008)
52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
17% (2011)
17% (2010)
12% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
72% (2011)
52% (2010)
61% (2009)
68% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
42% (2011)
41% (2010)
36% (2009)
42% (2008)
47% (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 | 55% |
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 50% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| IEP | 22% |
| Limited English proficient | 0% |
| All Students | 17% |
| Female | 13% |
| Male | 20% |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 35% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 10% |
| IEP | 5% |
| Limited English proficient | 0% |
| All Students | 72% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 67% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 84% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 66% |
| IEP | 42% |
| Limited English proficient | 23% |
| All Students | 42% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 43% |
| Black | 34% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| IEP | 13% |
| Limited English proficient | 8% |
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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