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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 51% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 75% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female60%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP33%

WritingThis School
All Students51%
Female56%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP13%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP22%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP56%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP28%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP23%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP21%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female86%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP26%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female86%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP19%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP11%
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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