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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 26% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 14% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 15% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 12% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 5% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 23% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 7% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 33% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
 29% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 21% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this school (2008)
 50% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
 43% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 13% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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.

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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 Students26%
Female35%
Male17%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%

MathThis School
All Students14%
Female11%
Male16%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students15%
Female14%
Male17%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%

MathThis School
All Students12%
Female4%
Male20%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students5%
Female7%
Male4%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged3%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students23%
Female25%
Male21%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP10%

MathThis School
All Students7%
Female7%
Male8%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students33%
Female32%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female29%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
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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