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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 57% (2011)
 58% (2010)
52% (2009)
46% (2008)
43% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
11% (2011)
15% (2010)
10% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
71% (2011)
61% (2010)
73% (2009)
76% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
50% (2011)
57% (2010)
55% (2009)
43% (2008)
39% (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 | 57% |
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 53% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 67% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 55% |
| IEP | 31% |
| Limited English proficient | 20% |
| All Students | 11% |
| Female | 9% |
| Male | 12% |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Multi-ethnic | 8% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 16% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 11% |
| IEP | 8% |
| Limited English proficient | 4% |
| All Students | 71% |
| Female | 78% |
| Male | 66% |
| Black | 64% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 72% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 76% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| IEP | 40% |
| Limited English proficient | 49% |
| All Students | 50% |
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 52% |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 72% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 63% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| IEP | 39% |
| Limited English proficient | 52% |
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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