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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 74% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 84% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 68% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 80% (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 Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
IEP27%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
IEP55%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female83%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
IEP20%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female86%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanic82%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
IEP70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female68%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP18%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female78%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP8%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP18%
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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