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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 52% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 16% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Grade 4

Reading
 19% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Grade 5

Reading
 45% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 40% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Grade 6

Reading
 38% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 22% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 45% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 37% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 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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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

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