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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 42% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 21% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 52% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female36%
Male35%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP11%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female44%
Male52%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP11%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Female48%
Male36%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged42%
IEP12%
Limited English proficient13%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male57%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP26%
Limited English proficient13%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female68%
Male48%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP19%
Limited English proficient11%

ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Female26%
Male17%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged18%
IEP3%
Limited English proficient11%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female73%
Male32%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP10%
Limited English proficient15%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female67%
Male48%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP19%
Limited English proficient21%
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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