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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% 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.

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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Black95%
Asian98%
Hispanic95%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%

WritingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
Black100%
Asian99%
Hispanic98%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black95%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged98%
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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