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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