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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

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

Writing
 53% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female65%
Male59%
Black47%
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged34%
IEP24%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Black63%
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP30%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Black59%
Asian79%
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP21%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male72%
Black66%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP23%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female87%
Male67%
Black68%
Asian67%
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP34%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female56%
Male54%
Black39%
Asian67%
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP21%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female62%
Male45%
Black41%
Asian70%
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP15%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Black62%
Asian83%
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP28%
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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