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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 46% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 62% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 75% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 40% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 24% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 62% (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 Students46%
Female47%
Male45%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP6%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female73%
Male61%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP19%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP0%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP18%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female67%
Male74%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP27%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female41%
Male39%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students24%
Female41%
Male12%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female73%
Male53%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP20%
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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