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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 46% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 34% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 36% (2007)
 21% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 28% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 24% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 26% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% 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.

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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 Students46%
Female46%
Male46%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students34%
Female33%
Male35%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female27%
Male42%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female44%
Male30%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students28%
Female44%
Male15%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female41%
Male42%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students26%
Female28%
Male23%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female47%
Male64%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
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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