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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 85% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 40% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 36% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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.

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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 Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP71%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female83%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged92%
IEP79%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female75%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP23%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP54%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female88%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP54%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female44%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged26%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students36%
Female44%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged26%
IEP10%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP46%
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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