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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 47% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 60% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 52% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 52% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 66% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 51% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 66% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 Students70%
Female72%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Limited English proficient64%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female36%
Male58%
Black30%
Asian62%
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient7%

ScienceThis School
All Students60%
Female41%
Male78%
Black40%
Asian69%
Hispanic56%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP50%
Limited English proficient20%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female60%
Male82%
Black50%
Asian92%
Hispanic75%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP50%
Limited English proficient33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male51%
Black33%
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP8%
Limited English proficient27%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female70%
Male37%
Black33%
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP9%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female61%
Male71%
Black33%
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP25%
Limited English proficient46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female76%
Male56%
Black67%
Asian64%
Hispanic63%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP27%
Limited English proficient9%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female88%
Male71%
Black73%
Asian93%
Hispanic74%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
IEP36%
Limited English proficient55%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male63%
Black61%
Asian85%
Hispanic77%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP27%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
Black50%
Asian92%
Hispanic77%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP33%
Limited English proficient33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black89%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged80%
IEP42%
Limited English proficient40%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female56%
Male48%
Black37%
Asian77%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP8%
Limited English proficient0%

WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female82%
Male55%
Black58%
Asian62%
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP18%
Limited English proficient40%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black68%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP42%
Limited English proficient30%
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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