Alcorn James School

 
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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

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