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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 75% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female76%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged48%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP25%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP25%

WritingThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP60%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP8%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female89%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP18%

WritingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
IEP85%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP9%
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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