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Harrisburg, PA 17109

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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 66% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 70% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 82% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 53% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 53% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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  

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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 Students66%
Female66%
Male65%
Black43%
Asian88%
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnic75%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged52%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male74%
Black51%
Asian94%
Hispanic88%
Multi-ethnic71%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP54%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Black62%
Asian93%
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnic75%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP60%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Black65%
Asian93%
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnic75%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP47%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male81%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP46%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female53%
Male54%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged34%
IEP27%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female64%
Male45%
Black42%
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP8%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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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