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Perseus House CS of Excellence

Charter | 7-12 & ungraded | 435 students

 

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Posted June 17, 2009

Great teachers who honestly care about students. Gifted educators who adapt lessons for all types of learners.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
23%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
25%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
7%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
7%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
0%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female33%
Male50%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female32%
Male47%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female44%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female25%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students23%
Female14%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students31%
Female29%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students9%
Female0%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students49%
Female41%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 39% 71%
Black 36% 15%
Asian 13% 3%
Hispanic 12% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr John Linden

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1511 Peach St
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: (814) 480-5900

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