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Abington Senior High School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 86% (2009) 81% (2008) 84% (2007) 83% (2006) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009. Science 56% (2009) The state average for Science was 40% in 2009. Writing 93% (2009) 91% (2008) 96% (2007) 95% (2006) The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009. Math 79% (2009) 82% (2008) 79% (2007) 78% (2006) The state average for Math was 56% 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. Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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

Reading	This School
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	73%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	92%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	48%
Limited English proficient	31%

Science	This School
All Students	56%
Female	53%
Male	58%
Black	31%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	33%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
IEP	14%
Limited English proficient	19%

Writing	This School
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	87%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	92%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
IEP	64%
Limited English proficient	63%

Math	This School
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	61%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	69%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	45%
Limited English proficient	69%

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.