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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 89% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 68% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 43% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (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 Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
IEP77%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP86%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP41%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
IEP77%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female77%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP46%

WritingThis School
All Students43%
Female57%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged26%
IEP14%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP64%
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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