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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 36% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 52% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 34% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 54% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 30% (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.

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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 Students84%
Female96%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female96%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged91%
IEP60%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged91%
IEP60%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female52%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged50%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female64%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female56%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female55%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP29%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female60%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male73%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP46%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP31%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP60%

WritingThis School
All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP50%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP30%
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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