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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 98% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% 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.

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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 Students92%
Female100%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female87%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female100%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female80%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview  

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