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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 56% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 54% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 38% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 82% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 39% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female77%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP18%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female60%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female86%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP21%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female50%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP16%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female82%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP16%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female84%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP32%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female63%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP21%

ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female42%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged32%
IEP11%

WritingThis School
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP53%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female35%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP11%
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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