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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 51% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 77% (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 Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP50%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female82%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged94%
IEP75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female83%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP40%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
IEP48%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP14%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female86%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP27%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP43%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female54%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP25%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female54%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP44%
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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