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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

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

Math
 82% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 68% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 Students82%
Female91%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
IEP55%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP36%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male71%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP15%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
Black69%
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP15%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Black77%
Asian58%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP23%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Black77%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged86%
IEP39%
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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