Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.
Math
Data not available for this school (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
89% (2011)
83% (2010)
88% (2009)
85% (2008)
78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.
Math
88% (2011)
89% (2010)
89% (2009)
84% (2008)
83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
92% (2011)
92% (2010)
90% (2009)
88% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
Science
68% (2011)
75% (2010)
65% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.
Writing
80% (2011)
89% (2010)
85% (2009)
85% (2008)
88% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.
Math
88% (2011)
89% (2010)
85% (2009)
82% (2008)
82% (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
