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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 18% (2008) 22% (2007) 33% (2006) 19% (2005) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008. Writing 55% (2008) 63% (2007) 69% (2006) 30% (2005) The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008. Math 11% (2008) 8% (2007) 19% (2006) 9% (2005) The state average for Math was 56% 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 See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 11

Reading	This School
All Students	18%
Female	18%
Male	19%
Black	19%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	12%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
IEP	6%

Writing	This School
All Students	55%
Female	58%
Male	51%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	29%

Math	This School
All Students	11%
Female	9%
Male	14%
Black	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
IEP	0%

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.