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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 66% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 64% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 49% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female85%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP32%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP38%

WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP5%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP25%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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  

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