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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 22% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 13% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 17% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 12% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 8% (2009)
 2% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 12% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 15% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 27% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 27% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 12% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 1% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 15% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 9% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 14% (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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students22%
Female33%
Male12%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female37%
Male15%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students13%
Female17%
Male10%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
IEP8%

ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Female18%
Male16%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students20%
Female21%
Male19%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students12%
Female11%
Male14%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students8%
Female11%
Male4%
Black8%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%

MathThis School
All Students12%
Female14%
Male10%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students15%
Female10%
Male19%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Female21%
Male31%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students27%
Female15%
Male41%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%

MathThis School
All Students27%
Female25%
Male29%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students12%
Female19%
Male3%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
IEP0%

ScienceThis School
All Students1%
Female3%
Male0%
Black1%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged1%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students15%
Female22%
Male9%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students9%
Female13%
Male6%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
IEP0%
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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