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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 58% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 65% (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.

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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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female76%
Male66%
Black48%
Asian92%
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged51%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black61%
Asian92%
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP23%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female88%
Male73%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP21%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black89%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP34%

ScienceThis School
All Students58%
Female53%
Male62%
Black37%
Asian80%
Hispanic38%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP17%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black60%
Asian90%
Hispanic63%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP26%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black63%
Asian100%
Hispanic72%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP29%
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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