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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 29% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Black89%
Asian82%
Hispanic83%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female29%
Black25%
Asian34%
Hispanic25%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged33%

WritingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Black71%
Asian88%
Hispanic83%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
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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