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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

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

Math
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 84% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 56% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 86% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 88% (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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female89%
Male94%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female93%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged74%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP75%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
IEP83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female63%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic62%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged32%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic85%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
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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