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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Grade 5

Reading
 44% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 26% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Grade 6

Reading
 30% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Grade 7

Reading
 28% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 19% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 19% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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