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Mahanoy Area High School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 61% (2009) 58% (2008) 52% (2007) 55% (2006) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009. Science 32% (2009) The state average for Science was 40% in 2009. Writing 51% (2009) 67% (2008) 73% (2007) 89% (2006) The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009. Math 42% (2009) 39% (2008) 35% (2007) 31% (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. 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 11

Reading	This School
All Students	61%
Female	72%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	0%

Science	This School
All Students	32%
Female	31%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
IEP	0%

Writing	This School
All Students	51%
Female	62%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
IEP	0%

Math	This School
All Students	42%
Female	37%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	0%

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.