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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 65% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female61%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP14%

WritingThis School
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP21%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female61%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP14%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female73%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP15%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female75%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP15%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female80%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged84%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female66%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
IEP50%

WritingThis School
All Students83%
Female89%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP44%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP39%
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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