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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP24%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP26%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black55%
Asian82%
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP23%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female68%
Male76%
Black55%
Asian82%
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP19%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP44%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female91%
Male76%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP36%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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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