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Sylvan Heights Science Charter School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 60% (2009) 57% (2008) 57% (2007) 70% (2006) The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009. Math 58% (2009) 50% (2008) 69% (2007) 90% (2006) The state average for Math was 82% in 2009. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009 Grade 4 Reading 63% (2009) 53% (2008) 66% (2007) 49% (2006) The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009. Science 70% (2009) The state average for Science was 83% in 2009. Math 70% (2009) 67% (2008) 59% (2007) 62% (2006) The state average for Math was 82% 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 See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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

Reading	This School
All Students	60%
Female	75%
Male	25%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%

Math	This School
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	42%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	63%
Female	77%
Male	45%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%

Science	This School
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	67%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%

Math	This School
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	72%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%

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.