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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 26% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 23% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 28% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 15% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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
 12% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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

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 Students26%
Female29%
Male24%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP6%
Limited English proficient35%

MathThis School
All Students23%
Female25%
Male23%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP13%
Limited English proficient30%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students28%
Female35%
Male23%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female49%
Male27%
Black34%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students15%
Female22%
Male9%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Limited English proficient8%

WritingThis School
All Students12%
Female19%
Male5%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Limited English proficient0%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female20%
Male23%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Limited English proficient17%
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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