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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 45% (2007) 50% (2006) The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007. Math 57% (2007) 59% (2006) The state average for Math was 70% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 7 Reading 49% (2007) 55% (2006) The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007. Math 54% (2007) 51% (2006) The state average for Math was 67% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 8 Reading 66% (2007) 57% (2006) 50% (2005) 53% (2004) The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007. Writing 57% (2007) 50% (2006) The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007. Math 48% (2007) 40% (2006) 48% (2005) 35% (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. 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 6

Reading	This School
All Students	45%
Female	54%
Male	37%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
IEP	4%

Math	This School
All Students	57%
Female	54%
Male	61%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	16%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	49%
Female	60%
Male	36%
Black	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	11%

Math	This School
All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	47%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
IEP	11%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	66%
Female	72%
Male	61%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	13%

Writing	This School
All Students	57%
Female	70%
Male	45%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
IEP	20%

Math	This School
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
IEP	7%

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.