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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 13% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 2% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 37% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 6% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 8% (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.

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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
ReadingThis School
All Students13%
Female12%
Male15%
Black11%
Asian39%
Hispanic8%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient7%

ScienceThis School
All Students2%
Female2%
Male2%
Black0%
Asian0%
Hispanic3%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged1%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient0%

WritingThis School
All Students37%
Female42%
Male35%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP5%

MathThis School
All Students6%
Female5%
Male7%
Black6%
Asian23%
Hispanic0%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient7%
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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