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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 29% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 27% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 9% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 8% (2006)
 16% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 19% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 22% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 10% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 23% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 26% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 21% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 39% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 30% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 18% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 19% (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 Students29%
Female32%
Male27%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female27%
Male41%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students27%
Female40%
Male11%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male48%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students9%
Female8%
Male9%
Black6%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students19%
Female33%
Male9%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female23%
Male21%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students23%
Female33%
Male15%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students26%
Female19%
Male31%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female16%
Male26%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
IEP5%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female19%
Male23%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
IEP5%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female44%
Male33%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students30%
Female35%
Male23%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students18%
Female19%
Male16%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
IEP0%
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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