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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 59% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 63% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female75%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female83%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP23%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP48%

WritingThis School
All Students76%
Female84%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP36%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female65%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP16%

WritingThis School
All Students82%
Female93%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP42%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female54%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP12%
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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