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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 30% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 38% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 45% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 39% (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.

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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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students30%
Female34%
Male26%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP8%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP12%
Limited English proficient11%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students38%
Female44%
Male33%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged37%
IEP18%
Limited English proficient20%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female44%
Male45%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP22%
Limited English proficient29%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students45%
Female47%
Male43%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP16%
Limited English proficient10%

WritingThis School
All Students24%
Female32%
Male16%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged23%
IEP5%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female33%
Male27%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
IEP6%
Limited English proficient10%
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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