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Brownsville Area School District

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

1025 Lewis St
Brownsville, PA 15417
Fayette County
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PH: (724) 785-2021

Grades K-12
1738 students
5 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

66% (2009)

60% (2008)

59% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

53% (2009)

57% (2008)

59% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

78% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

76% (2008)

70% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

50% (2009)

46% (2008)

41% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

32% (2009)

26% (2008)

33% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

72% (2008)

57% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

52% (2009)

51% (2008)

48% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

56% (2008)

55% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

53% (2008)

54% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2009)

66% (2008)

57% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

28% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

49% (2009)

44% (2008)

33% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

70% (2008)

49% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

55% (2009)

67% (2008)

50% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

75% (2009)

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

57% (2008)

26% (2007)

45% (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	66%
Female	64%
Male	69%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	50%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	62%
Male	80%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
IEP	60%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	51%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
IEP	9%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	81%
Black	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	64%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	73%
Black	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	35%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	60%
Male	40%
Black	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
IEP	26%

Writing	This District
All Students	32%
Female	44%
Male	21%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	4%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	53%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
IEP	35%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	49%
Black	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
IEP	14%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	54%
Black	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
IEP	14%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	74%
Male	46%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	5%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	52%
Male	60%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	27%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	59%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
IEP	12%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	26%
Male	31%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
IEP	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	49%
Female	57%
Male	39%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	18%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	54%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
IEP	17%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	59%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	42%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	19%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	31%
Economically disadvantaged	23%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	88%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	64%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	39%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	40%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	86%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	60%	30%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,587	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	61%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	24%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >