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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 39% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 53% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 59% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 65% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 42% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 78% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 53% (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.

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP55%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
IEP64%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female93%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP24%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female50%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP5%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female71%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP14%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female70%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP10%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female73%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP55%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female45%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP18%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female94%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP64%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female49%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged31%
IEP9%
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  

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