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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
Data not available for this school (2007)
 54% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this school (2007)
 88% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP27%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP23%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female73%
Male81%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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