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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 52% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 41% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 38% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 45% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 40% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% 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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 Students52%
Female57%
Male46%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female35%
Male39%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students41%
Female42%
Male39%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female44%
Male57%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female58%
Male65%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students38%
Female44%
Male32%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%

WritingThis School
All Students45%
Female48%
Male42%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female52%
Male56%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female56%
Male24%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female59%
Male44%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
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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