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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 92% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 46% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 48% (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 Students77%
Female64%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female91%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female80%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female85%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female87%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female57%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged56%

WritingThis School
All Students46%
Female50%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged41%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female43%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
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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