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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 75% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 98% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 86% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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.

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 Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP40%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP33%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP56%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP47%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP53%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
IEP57%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP52%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP68%

WritingThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
IEP87%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
IEP76%
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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