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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 57% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 58% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 53% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 52% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (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 Students57%
Female62%
Male51%
Black52%
Asian75%
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP9%
Limited English proficient55%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female65%
Male66%
Black62%
Asian83%
Hispanic42%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP27%
Limited English proficient65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female71%
Male48%
Black50%
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP20%
Limited English proficient15%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Black65%
Asian61%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP90%
Limited English proficient23%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
Black75%
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
IEP50%
Limited English proficient62%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
Black47%
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP13%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male49%
Black53%
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP19%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
Black53%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged80%
IEP50%
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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