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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 81% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 55% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 86% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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.

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female96%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female95%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female95%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female88%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged71%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female56%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged42%

WritingThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female76%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged58%
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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