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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 50% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 50% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 40% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 33% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 54% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 65% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female59%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female62%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female58%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged50%

WritingThis School
All Students33%
Female47%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged33%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female50%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged61%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female55%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female62%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female48%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged51%
IEP20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female75%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP8%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female74%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP9%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female70%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP8%
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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