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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 41% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 47% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 32% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 56% (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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female77%
Male63%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students41%
Female32%
Male52%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%

WritingThis School
All Students47%
Female52%
Male41%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female49%
Male52%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female71%
Male36%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female71%
Male39%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%

ScienceThis School
All Students32%
Female21%
Male50%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%

WritingThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male70%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
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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