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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 23% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 38% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 33% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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 Students56%
Female69%
Male47%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female69%
Male53%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female60%
Male75%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female53%
Male67%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%

WritingThis School
All Students23%
Female36%
Male13%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female92%
Male60%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male55%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP40%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female56%
Male40%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students38%
Female33%
Male44%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP10%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female71%
Male79%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%

WritingThis School
All Students33%
Female29%
Male37%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female71%
Male79%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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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