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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 58% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 17% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 21% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 25% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 39% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 44% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 17% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 25% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 31% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 19% (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 Students58%
Male60%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Male70%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students17%
Male13%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%

ScienceThis School
All Students21%
Male7%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%

MathThis School
All Students25%
Male20%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students17%
Female23%
Male9%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female77%
Male36%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male80%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%

WritingThis School
All Students31%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
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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