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York City School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

101 W College Avenue
York, PA 17401
York County
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PH: (717) 845-3571

Grades K-12 & ungraded
6378 students
10 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

55% (2009)

54% (2008)

52% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

61% (2008)

56% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

45% (2009)

44% (2008)

46% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

56% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

65% (2008)

58% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

36% (2009)

42% (2008)

39% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

26% (2009)

25% (2008)

22% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

63% (2008)

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

36% (2009)

33% (2008)

28% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

48% (2009)

43% (2008)

39% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

36% (2009)

37% (2008)

32% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

43% (2008)

35% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

48% (2009)

46% (2008)

39% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

14% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

26% (2009)

22% (2008)

28% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

34% (2008)

37% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

35% (2009)

33% (2008)

27% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

10% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

57% (2009)

61% (2008)

54% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

25% (2009)

33% (2008)

21% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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.

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 3

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	60%
Male	49%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
IEP	23%
Limited English proficient	43%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
Black	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	32%
Limited English proficient	57%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	53%
Male	39%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
IEP	23%
Limited English proficient	28%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
IEP	37%
Limited English proficient	39%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	57%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	42%
Limited English proficient	42%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	36%
Female	38%
Male	35%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
IEP	15%
Limited English proficient	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	26%
Female	33%
Male	20%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	25%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
IEP	7%
Limited English proficient	15%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	56%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	28%
Limited English proficient	33%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	36%
Female	41%
Male	31%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
IEP	10%
Limited English proficient	10%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	49%
Male	47%
Black	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
IEP	20%
Limited English proficient	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	36%
Female	44%
Male	27%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
IEP	10%
Limited English proficient	5%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	56%
Male	49%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	23%
Limited English proficient	26%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	41%
Black	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	25%
Limited English proficient	21%

Science	This District
All Students	14%
Female	13%
Male	16%
Black	12%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	22%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
IEP	12%
Limited English proficient	2%

Writing	This District
All Students	26%
Female	40%
Male	15%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
IEP	9%
Limited English proficient	23%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	46%
Male	33%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	18%
Limited English proficient	19%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	35%
Female	34%
Male	35%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
IEP	20%
Limited English proficient	6%

Science	This District
All Students	10%
Female	6%
Male	15%
Black	5%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	7%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	26%
Economically disadvantaged	6%
IEP	13%
Limited English proficient	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	56%
Male	57%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	30%
Limited English proficient	41%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	21%
Male	30%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
IEP	17%
Limited English proficient	6%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	43%	16%
Hispanic	37%	7%
White, not Hispanic	18%	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	86%	30%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,930	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	61%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >