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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 49% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP60%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female68%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP46%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP65%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
IEP59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP46%

WritingThis School
All Students49%
Female58%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP8%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP31%
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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