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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 68% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 57% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 47% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 44% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 80% (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 Students68%
Female94%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP40%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female64%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female64%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP15%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Female55%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP8%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female64%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female76%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP19%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female88%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP31%
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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