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Peters Township School District

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

631 E McMurray Rd
McMurray, PA 15317
Washington County
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PH: (724) 941-6251

Grades K-12
4173 students
5 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

86% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

93% (2008)

96% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

97% (2008)

99% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

84% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

84% (2008)

92% (2007)

87% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

95% (2008)

98% (2007)

98% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

88% (2007)

77% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 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	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
IEP	82%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
IEP	86%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
IEP	38%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
IEP	54%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
IEP	42%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
IEP	50%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
IEP	42%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
IEP	46%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
IEP	58%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
IEP	64%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
IEP	67%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
IEP	57%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	97%
IEP	65%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
IEP	57%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
IEP	17%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	99%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
IEP	61%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
IEP	14%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	18	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	96%	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	2%	31%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,977	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	62%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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