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The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.
111 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.
111 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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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
The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
108 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.
106 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.
108 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.
130 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.
126 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.
135 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
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
| All Students | 68% |
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 70% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 65% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 18% |
| English language learners | 33% |
| All Students | 59% |
| Female | 71% |
| Male | 52% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 53% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | 79% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 18% |
| English language learners | 24% |
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
| All Students | 71% |
| Female | 70% |
| Male | 72% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 69% |
| English language learners | 33% |
| All Students | 53% |
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 46% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 18% |
| English language learners | 6% |
| All Students | 73% |
| Female | 74% |
| Male | 72% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 62% |
| English language learners | 33% |
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
| All Students | 52% |
| Female | 49% |
| Male | 58% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 48% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 11% |
| English language learners | 9% |
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 42% |
| Male | 45% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 13% |
| English language learners | 0% |
| All Students | 33% |
| Female | 40% |
| Male | 22% |
| Black | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% |
| Students with disabilities (IEP) | 0% |
| English language learners | 0% |
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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1600 North 13th St
Reading,
PA 19604
Phone: (610) 371-5795
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