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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 53% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 13% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 30% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 7% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 7% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 17% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 26% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 24% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
  • 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 Students53%
Female78%
Male30%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female61%
Male50%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students30%
Female29%
Male32%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students7%
Female8%
Male6%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%

WritingThis School
All Students7%
Female8%
Male6%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female23%
Male12%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students14%
Female33%
Male0%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female25%
Male24%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
  • 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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