Rochester Area Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 87% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 55% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 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

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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

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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview