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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 87% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 73% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 33% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 58% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, science 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 Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP54%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
IEP85%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female86%
Male67%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP27%

ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
IEP55%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female67%
Male46%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP25%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female85%
Male61%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP38%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female85%
Male92%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged85%
IEP75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female68%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP25%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female90%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged84%
IEP50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP46%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female73%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP64%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP25%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female27%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged18%
IEP19%

WritingThis School
All Students58%
Female64%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP18%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female59%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP19%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, science 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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