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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 64% (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 Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP53%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP53%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP24%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP38%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female80%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP26%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female72%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP35%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP30%
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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