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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 44% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 30% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 8% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 65% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 12% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 27% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 15% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 46% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 45% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 21% (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 Students54%
Female50%
Male58%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female38%
Male33%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female57%
Male33%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students30%
Female32%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female63%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female53%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students27%
Female31%
Male21%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female19%
Male14%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students24%
Female28%
Male22%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP8%

MathThis School
All Students15%
Female16%
Male14%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female55%
Male36%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%

WritingThis School
All Students45%
Female59%
Male29%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female32%
Male27%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
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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