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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 32% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 20% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 20% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 22% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 4% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 7% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 26% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 35% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 0% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 12% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 26% (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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students32%
Female36%
Male29%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students20%
Female18%
Male21%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%

ScienceThis School
All Students20%
Female18%
Male21%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students22%
Female36%
Male8%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%

WritingThis School
All Students4%
Female8%
Male0%
Black4%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female43%
Male23%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students7%
Female0%
Male18%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female35%
Male36%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students26%
Female29%
Male23%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female36%
Male46%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students35%
Female33%
Male37%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP7%

ScienceThis School
All Students0%
Female0%
Male0%
Black0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students12%
Female18%
Male6%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female28%
Male26%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP0%
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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