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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 39% (2007) 31% (2006) 23% (2005) The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007. Math 59% (2007) 52% (2006) 37% (2005) The state average for Math was 79% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 4 Reading 43% (2007) 36% (2006) The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007. Math 59% (2007) 60% (2006) The state average for Math was 78% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 5 Reading 39% (2007) 51% (2006) 36% (2005) 59% (2004) The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007. Writing 14% (2007) 15% (2006) The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007. Math 64% (2007) 60% (2006) 52% (2005) 52% (2004) The state average for Math was 71% 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 3

Reading	This School
All Students	39%
Female	35%
Male	44%
Black	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
IEP	7%
Limited English proficient	27%

Math	This School
All Students	59%
Female	52%
Male	67%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	21%
Limited English proficient	47%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	42%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	6%
Limited English proficient	33%

Math	This School
All Students	59%
Female	53%
Male	65%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
IEP	31%
Limited English proficient	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	39%
Female	40%
Male	38%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	0%
Limited English proficient	26%

Writing	This School
All Students	14%
Female	24%
Male	7%
Black	19%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	12%
IEP	0%
Limited English proficient	7%

Math	This School
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	15%
Limited English proficient	44%

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.