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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 96% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 64% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 35% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (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 Students74%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female100%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female96%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female77%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged43%

WritingThis School
All Students35%
Female50%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged8%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged35%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged65%
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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