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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 58% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 68% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 54% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 Students88%
Female94%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP27%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female57%
Male58%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP13%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
IEP33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged68%

WritingThis School
All Students54%
Female67%
Male42%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
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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