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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2008)
 93% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 71% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 44% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 74% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 29% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female95%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female72%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Female55%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White44%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female57%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female72%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged56%

WritingThis School
All Students74%
Female84%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female40%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged22%
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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