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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 19% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 20% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 9% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% 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.

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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students19%
Female24%
Male13%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient5%

WritingThis School
All Students72%
Female86%
Male58%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP41%
Limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students20%
Female19%
Male20%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient18%
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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