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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 60% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 52% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP13%

WritingThis School
All Students60%
Female73%
Male49%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP19%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged51%
IEP22%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female56%
Male48%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP12%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female52%
Male46%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged37%
IEP13%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female78%
Male63%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP2%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female61%
Male58%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP7%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP37%

WritingThis School
All Students61%
Female70%
Male52%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP11%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
IEP18%
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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