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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 100% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 72% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 64% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 81% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (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 Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic80%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnic100%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%

ScienceThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female82%
Male92%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged89%
IEP80%

WritingThis School
All Students72%
Female82%
Male64%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged74%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
IEP100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female69%
Male75%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged78%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female70%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged70%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female86%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female62%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged62%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
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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