GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids
Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 75% (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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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 Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP50%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP40%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged70%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged39%

WritingThis School
All Students69%
Female82%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP40%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female82%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP50%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP33%
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  

Back to top >
How challenging is Wallenpaupack South Elementary School?