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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 55% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 52% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 78% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 34% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 31% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 44% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 47% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 25% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 37% (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

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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 Students55%
Female48%
Male61%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP33%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female48%
Male71%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP47%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female61%
Male46%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP25%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP63%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female57%
Male71%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP38%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students34%
Female50%
Male23%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP7%

WritingThis School
All Students31%
Female47%
Male19%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged30%
IEP6%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female60%
Male50%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP36%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female57%
Male36%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP14%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female39%
Male64%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP29%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female55%
Male38%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged44%
IEP14%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male58%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP24%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female79%
Male46%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP20%

ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female29%
Male27%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged19%
IEP13%

WritingThis School
All Students25%
Female36%
Male18%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged14%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female46%
Male37%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged32%
IEP20%
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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