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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 17% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 21% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 13% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 13% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 28% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 27% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 11% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 21% (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 Students17%
Female23%
Male13%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female41%
Male33%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female20%
Male23%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%

ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female29%
Male27%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female15%
Male18%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students13%
Female9%
Male18%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%

WritingThis School
All Students13%
Female13%
Male13%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female22%
Male35%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students27%
Female18%
Male32%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female36%
Male21%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
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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