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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 31% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 9% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 13% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 14% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 9% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 13% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 27% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 20% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 12% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 21% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 50% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
Data not available for this school (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 43% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
 13% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students31%
Female30%
Male33%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%

MathThis School
All Students9%
Female10%
Male8%
Black5%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students13%
Female21%
Male6%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%

ScienceThis School
All Students14%
Female14%
Male14%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%

MathThis School
All Students9%
Female7%
Male11%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students13%
Female19%
Male6%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%

WritingThis School
All Students27%
Female33%
Male19%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female5%
Male29%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students20%
Female29%
Male13%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%

MathThis School
All Students12%
Female18%
Male8%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Limited English proficient10%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis School
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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