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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 98% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 96% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 92% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (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 Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female89%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
IEP55%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
IEP55%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
IEP82%
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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