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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 70% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 56% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 43% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female72%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP30%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP60%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female66%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged59%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female51%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP20%

WritingThis School
All Students43%
Female49%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged30%
IEP10%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP20%
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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