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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 43% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 21% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female79%
Male54%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP55%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
IEP75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
IEP54%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female32%
Male55%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP18%

WritingThis School
All Students21%
Female19%
Male24%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged22%
IEP6%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female32%
Male55%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP24%
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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