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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 54% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 39% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 38% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 51% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 18% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 35% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 20% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 22% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% 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.

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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female72%
Male36%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female46%
Male32%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP0%

ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female34%
Male41%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP11%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male56%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP11%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female61%
Male40%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students18%
Female32%
Male0%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students35%
Female50%
Male25%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female60%
Male47%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
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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