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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 29% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 11% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 11% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 16% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 9% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 10% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 16% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 24% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 26% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 24% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 14% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 13% (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

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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 Students28%
Female33%
Male23%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female37%
Male19%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students29%
Female31%
Male28%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female27%
Male45%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students18%
Female8%
Male27%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%

WritingThis School
All Students11%
Female0%
Male21%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female17%
Male17%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students10%
Female10%
Male11%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female17%
Male14%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students24%
Female29%
Male15%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female36%
Male33%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students26%
Female25%
Male26%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%

WritingThis School
All Students14%
Female11%
Male17%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female28%
Male28%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
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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