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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 23% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 60% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 25% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 40% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 7% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 0% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 41% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 7% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 0% (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

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students23%
Female26%
Male19%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged26%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students20%
Female26%
Male14%
Black8%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%

WritingThis School
All Students40%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students7%
Female5%
Male10%
Black0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged13%

ScienceThis School
All Students0%
Female0%
Black0%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White0%
Economically disadvantaged0%

WritingThis School
All Students41%
Female44%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged48%

MathThis School
All Students7%
Female5%
Male10%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White8%
Economically disadvantaged0%
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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