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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 82% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, science 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP71%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black92%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
IEP77%

ScienceThis School
All Students82%
Female78%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP36%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP79%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP43%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, science 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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