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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 46% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 22% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 11% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 11% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 10% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 27% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 4% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 19% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 4% (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)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female48%
Male44%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
IEP19%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
IEP18%
Limited English proficient42%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students22%
Female24%
Male19%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
IEP4%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female33%
Male45%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP22%
Limited English proficient50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students11%
Female12%
Male10%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient9%

WritingThis School
All Students10%
Female18%
Male0%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female29%
Male24%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
IEP4%
Limited English proficient18%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students19%
Female27%
Male10%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students23%
Female27%
Male18%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
IEP6%
Limited English proficient10%
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

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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