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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 92% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% 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.

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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
IEP77%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
IEP69%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female92%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
IEP68%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
IEP75%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
IEP93%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
IEP53%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
IEP53%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
IEP59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female85%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
IEP43%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
IEP50%
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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