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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this school (2009)
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this school (2009)
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 75% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 91% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 6
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female77%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
IEP62%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP29%

WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
IEP56%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP53%
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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