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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 62% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 69% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP46%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged86%
IEP45%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP57%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP69%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged93%
IEP68%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female59%
Male66%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP28%

WritingThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male59%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP38%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
IEP56%
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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