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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 61% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 51% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 59% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 64% (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 Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged70%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female67%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female58%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged56%

WritingThis School
All Students41%
Female50%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged28%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female78%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female57%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged31%
IEP6%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP12%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP12%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female49%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged32%
IEP20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female80%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP6%

WritingThis School
All Students59%
Female68%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP12%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female55%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP6%
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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