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Wissahickon Senior High School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 82% (2007) 83% (2006) 75% (2005) 83% (2004) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007. Writing 90% (2007) 94% (2006) 81% (2005) 84% (2004) The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007. Math 70% (2007) 73% (2006) 69% (2005) 71% (2004) The state average for Math was 54% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 About the Tests In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. 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	82%
Female	79%
Male	85%
Black	51%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	42%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
IEP	44%

Writing	This School
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
Black	75%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	64%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
IEP	64%

Math	This School
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	68%
Black	28%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	25%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
IEP	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
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.