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Bristol Borough School District

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

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PSSA Results
PSSA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

420 Buckley St
Bristol, PA 19007
Bucks County
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PH: (215) 781-1010

Grades PK-12
1219 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2009)

79% (2008)

59% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

84% (2008)

69% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2009)

55% (2008)

48% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science

79% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

75% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

64% (2009)

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing

55% (2009)

64% (2008)

63% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

72% (2008)

64% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

47% (2009)

62% (2008)

54% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

63% (2008)

64% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2009)

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

68% (2008)

70% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing

78% (2009)

67% (2008)

71% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

63% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

57% (2009)

46% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science

23% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing

87% (2009)

83% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

40% (2008)

37% (2007)

48% (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	76%
Female	79%
Male	73%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	58%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	83%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	58%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
IEP	31%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
IEP	54%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
IEP	62%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	62%
Male	66%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	55%
Female	63%
Male	50%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
IEP	32%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	62%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
IEP	41%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	43%
Male	50%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
IEP	37%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	77%
Black	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
IEP	53%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	56%
Male	76%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
IEP	61%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	77%
Male	80%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
IEP	56%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	66%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	33%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	39%
Male	43%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
IEP	15%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	91%
Male	70%
Black	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
IEP	54%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	66%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	30%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	48%
Male	66%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	15%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	13%
Male	31%
Black	0%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
IEP	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	88%
Black	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	55%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	43%
Male	66%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
IEP	25%

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	58%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	23%	16%
Hispanic	18%	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	61%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,525	$10,013

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	69%	61%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	15%	20%

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