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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 4

Reading
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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 4
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP51%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female68%
Male75%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP56%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP38%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female67%
Male60%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP41%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female67%
Male79%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female62%
Male50%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP41%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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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