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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2009)
 26% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 33% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 11% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 73% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 36% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 14% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 62% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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.

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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 Students36%
Female42%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female42%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students33%
Female21%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female29%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%

ScienceThis School
All Students11%
Female5%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%

WritingThis School
All Students73%
Female82%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female32%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female48%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%

ScienceThis School
All Students14%
Female9%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%

WritingThis School
All Students62%
Female77%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female27%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
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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