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Independence Middle School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 7 Reading 85% (2009) 85% (2008) 83% (2007) 85% (2006) The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009. Math 91% (2009) 85% (2008) 82% (2007) 81% (2006) The state average for Math was 75% in 2009. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009 Grade 8 Reading 94% (2009) 92% (2008) 92% (2007) 93% (2006) The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009. Science 71% (2009) The state average for Science was 55% in 2009. Writing 91% (2009) 90% (2008) 92% (2007) 94% (2006) The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009. Math 88% (2009) 85% (2008) 84% (2007) 79% (2006) The state average for Math was 71% 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 See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 7

Reading	This School
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	27%

Math	This School
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	46%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
IEP	63%

Science	This School
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	31%

Writing	This School
All Students	91%
Female	96%
Male	87%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
IEP	66%

Math	This School
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	43%

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.