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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 33% (2007) 45% (2006) 24% (2005) The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007. Math 37% (2007) 70% (2006) 42% (2005) The state average for Math was 79% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 4 Reading 56% (2007) 40% (2006) The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007. Math 65% (2007) 60% (2006) The state average for Math was 78% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 5 Reading 22% (2007) 39% (2006) 36% (2005) 43% (2004) The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007. Writing 21% (2007) 41% (2006) The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007. Math 51% (2007) 45% (2006) 53% (2005) 43% (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	33%
Female	30%
Male	36%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	26%

Math	This School
All Students	37%
Female	36%
Male	39%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	25%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	56%
Female	63%
Male	49%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
IEP	20%
Limited English proficient	25%

Math	This School
All Students	65%
Female	61%
Male	68%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	20%
Limited English proficient	33%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	22%
Female	17%
Male	26%
Black	0%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	7%

Writing	This School
All Students	21%
Female	14%
Male	27%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	24%
IEP	0%

Math	This School
All Students	51%
Female	41%
Male	61%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	36%

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.