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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 64% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 85% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 73% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 41% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 87% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 42% (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.

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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 8
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female92%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP35%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP12%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female94%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female74%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP12%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged65%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female42%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged33%

WritingThis School
All Students87%
Female96%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged60%
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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview  

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