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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 43% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 52% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 39% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 16% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 13% (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 Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female54%
Male60%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP44%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female58%
Male46%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP8%
Limited English proficient82%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP13%
Limited English proficient27%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP33%
Limited English proficient91%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female47%
Male30%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP7%

WritingThis School
All Students16%
Female18%
Male14%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female50%
Male49%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP26%
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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