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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 76% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 57% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 89% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 61% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP32%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
IEP53%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female85%
Male68%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP45%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP62%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female89%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP38%

ScienceThis School
All Students57%
Female60%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged44%
IEP12%

WritingThis School
All Students89%
Female98%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP63%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP34%
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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