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Yardley, PA 19067

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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2011)
 84% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 70% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 61% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 75% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 69% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian71%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP52%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP44%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Black83%
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP50%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black75%
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP43%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female99%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
IEP76%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP33%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female89%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP27%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP71%
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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