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Independence Middle School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 7 Reading 83% (2007) 85% (2006) The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007. Math 82% (2007) 81% (2006) The state average for Math was 67% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 8 Reading 92% (2007) 93% (2006) 79% (2005) 86% (2004) The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007. Writing 92% (2007) 94% (2006) The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007. Math 84% (2007) 79% (2006) 83% (2005) 80% (2004) The state average for Math was 68% 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. 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 7

Reading	This School
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	36%

Math	This School
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	20%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	60%

Writing	This School
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	63%

Math	This School
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	36%

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.