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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 26% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 15% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 28% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 37% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 41% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 21% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 16% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 14% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 19% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 20% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 15% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 31% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 6% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 24% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 31% (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.

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 Students26%
Female35%
Male19%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%

MathThis School
All Students15%
Female25%
Male8%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students28%
Female20%
Male35%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%

ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female33%
Male40%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female30%
Male50%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female33%
Male9%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students16%
Female22%
Male9%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female25%
Male26%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
IEP8%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students14%
Female15%
Male13%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students19%
Female26%
Male13%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students20%
Female22%
Male18%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students15%
Female16%
Male15%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students31%
Female34%
Male28%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
IEP0%

ScienceThis School
All Students6%
Female4%
Male8%
Black5%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students24%
Female27%
Male22%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP14%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female14%
Male20%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
IEP0%
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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