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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 67% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% 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 Students61%
Female69%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP17%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female58%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged44%
IEP19%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP44%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female42%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP21%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female52%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP11%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female52%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged51%
IEP26%
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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