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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 59% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 43% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 61% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 55% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% 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.

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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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female64%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female75%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female75%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female32%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged27%

WritingThis School
All Students55%
Female68%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged43%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female40%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female44%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged25%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female52%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged40%
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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