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7809 Castor Ave

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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math
 74% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Science
 82% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 48% (2011)
 45% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing
 52% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 67% in 2011.

Math
 70% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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

See Pennsylvania's state standards  

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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 Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic77%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female67%
Male80%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic77%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Limited English proficient58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
Black81%
Asian77%
Hispanic75%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged78%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female80%
Male85%
Black84%
Asian85%
Hispanic82%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Female56%
Male41%
Black50%
Asian50%
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Limited English proficient8%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Black61%
Asian75%
Hispanic41%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP9%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female66%
Male73%
Black83%
Asian75%
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Limited English proficient40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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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