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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 58% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 48% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 67% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 70% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 37% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 87% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 55% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female73%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged53%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female73%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged40%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged30%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged40%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female94%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged64%

ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged21%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female94%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female75%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged36%
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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