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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2011.

Math
 90% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 88% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 82% (2009)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

Writing
 91% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math
 90% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP57%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male86%
Black92%
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
IEP93%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black73%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
IEP83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP76%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female84%
Male91%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP71%

WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP50%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP63%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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 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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