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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 43% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 45% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 35% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 28% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 53% (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 Students43%
Female63%
Male34%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP7%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female63%
Male55%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
IEP21%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female60%
Male46%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP10%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female60%
Male63%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP10%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female40%
Male52%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%

WritingThis School
All Students35%
Female48%
Male22%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female52%
Male65%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male50%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female40%
Male55%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
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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