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Pleasant Valley High School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 66% (2009) 60% (2008) 62% (2007) 68% (2006) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009. Science 42% (2009) The state average for Science was 40% in 2009. Writing 83% (2009) 84% (2008) 90% (2007) 92% (2006) The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009. Math 58% (2009) 39% (2008) 46% (2007) 47% (2006) The state average for Math was 56% in 2009. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009 About the Tests In 2008-2009 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, science 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. Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 11

Reading	This School
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	58%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	19%

Science	This School
All Students	42%
Female	43%
Male	43%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
IEP	5%

Writing	This School
All Students	83%
Female	90%
Male	77%
Black	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	48%

Math	This School
All Students	58%
Female	55%
Male	60%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
IEP	12%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009 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, science 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.