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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 36% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 18% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 11% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 59% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 56% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 29% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 79% (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.

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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 Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female50%
Male76%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female45%
Male27%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female65%
Male46%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students18%
Female25%
Male12%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%

WritingThis School
All Students11%
Female19%
Male3%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female36%
Male27%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female63%
Male56%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female78%
Male51%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female62%
Male48%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female54%
Male43%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female63%
Male67%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP40%

WritingThis School
All Students29%
Female39%
Male16%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male49%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP20%
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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