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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 84% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 50% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 59% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 30% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 63% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 75% (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 Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female64%
Male38%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%

WritingThis School
All Students50%
Female60%
Male41%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female44%
Male65%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male67%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female26%
Male35%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%

WritingThis School
All Students63%
Female85%
Male39%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female96%
Male65%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
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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