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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 89% (2011)
 91% (2010)
88% (2009)
85% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
27% (2011)
31% (2010)
29% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
100% (2011)
95% (2010)
100% (2009)
100% (2008)
100% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
82% (2011)
77% (2010)
76% (2009)
79% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 60% 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
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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 11
| All Students | 89% |
| Female | 89% |
| Black | 87% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| All Students | 27% |
| Female | 28% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | 30% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 30% |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| All Students | 82% |
| Female | 82% |
| Black | 79% |
| Asian | 90% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
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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