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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 68% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 63% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 71% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 68% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 56% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 63% (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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female66%
Male69%
Black47%
Asian71%
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnic64%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP27%
Limited English proficient21%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Female70%
Male55%
Black53%
Asian82%
Hispanic51%
Multi-ethnic64%
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP25%
Limited English proficient42%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Black47%
Asian88%
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnic76%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP30%
Limited English proficient47%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multi-ethnic69%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP29%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multi-ethnic89%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP44%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black57%
Asian100%
Hispanic59%
Multi-ethnic55%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP34%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black67%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
Multi-ethnic91%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP51%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multi-ethnic87%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
IEP32%
Limited English proficient55%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multi-ethnic60%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP17%
Limited English proficient36%

WritingThis School
All Students56%
Female68%
Male45%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnic60%
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged48%
IEP22%
Limited English proficient64%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnic80%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP28%
Limited English proficient80%
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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