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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 97% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 81% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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.

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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 Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP64%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
IEP86%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP29%

ScienceThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
IEP100%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
IEP64%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged55%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female89%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP30%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview  

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