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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 43% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 64% (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 Students61%
Female68%
Male55%
Black47%
Asian73%
Hispanic56%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP17%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female73%
Male66%
Black59%
Asian91%
Hispanic67%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP29%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female84%
Male62%
Black63%
Asian80%
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP34%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black58%
Asian80%
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP27%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male74%
Black72%
Asian88%
Hispanic67%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP33%

WritingThis School
All Students43%
Female50%
Male36%
Black34%
Asian38%
Hispanic31%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged20%
IEP6%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black70%
Asian81%
Hispanic58%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP31%
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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