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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 49% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% 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

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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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male66%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
IEP24%

WritingThis School
All Students49%
Female60%
Male40%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
IEP6%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
IEP32%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP39%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
IEP52%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female88%
Male82%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
IEP53%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
IEP50%
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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview  

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