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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 66% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 39% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 66% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Grade 11

Reading
 73% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 33% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 59% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 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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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

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