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Upper Adams Middle School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 7 Reading 70% (2009) 78% (2008) 67% (2007) 66% (2006) The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009. Math 81% (2009) 69% (2008) 61% (2007) 62% (2006) The state average for Math was 75% in 2009. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009 Grade 8 Reading 86% (2009) 81% (2008) 75% (2007) 68% (2006) The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009. Science 66% (2009) The state average for Science was 55% in 2009. Writing 72% (2009) 76% (2008) 77% (2007) 69% (2006) The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009. Math 84% (2009) 66% (2008) 71% (2007) 69% (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. Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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

Reading	This School
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	14%

Math	This School
All Students	81%
Female	78%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	39%

Science	This School
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	33%

Writing	This School
All Students	72%
Female	80%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	22%

Math	This School
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	50%

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.