Mercer Area Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 76% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 55% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 71% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 73% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 83% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 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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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

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