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| PSSA Results |
Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading
 70% (2011)
 65% (2010)
64% (2009)
65% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.
Science
37% (2011)
35% (2010)
36% (2009)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.
Writing
79% (2011)
67% (2010)
80% (2009)
79% (2008)
84% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2011.
Math
62% (2011)
62% (2010)
57% (2009)
61% (2008)
61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 60% 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
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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 11
| All Students | 70% |
| Female | 70% |
| Male | 70% |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 75% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| IEP | 22% |
| All Students | 37% |
| Female | 31% |
| Male | 42% |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 41% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 20% |
| IEP | 8% |
| Limited English proficient | 0% |
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | 88% |
| Male | 71% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| IEP | 39% |
| Limited English proficient | 36% |
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 55% |
| Male | 68% |
| Black | 27% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 66% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 40% |
| IEP | 15% |
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 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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