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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 21% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 4% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 25% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 26% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 14% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female19%
Male23%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
IEP12%

WritingThis School
All Students4%
Female7%
Male3%
Black5%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female45%
Male45%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP29%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students25%
Female25%
Male24%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female38%
Male35%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
IEP7%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students26%
Female32%
Male22%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP16%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female34%
Male37%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
IEP21%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female87%
Male75%
Black79%
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
IEP36%

WritingThis School
All Students14%
Female21%
Male10%
Black12%
Asian35%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male72%
Black72%
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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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