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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 58% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 93% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 64% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 45% (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 Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP67%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
IEP75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female72%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP20%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
IEP91%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female90%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged75%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female80%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged61%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female52%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged44%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female70%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged48%
IEP8%
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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