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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 65% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 72% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 81% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 96% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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.

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female66%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
IEP10%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
IEP20%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%

ScienceThis School
All Students65%
Female66%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged45%

WritingThis School
All Students72%
Female85%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female61%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female40%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged46%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female57%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged54%
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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