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Abington Junior High School

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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 7 Reading 82% (2007) 81% (2006) The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007. Math 87% (2007) 89% (2006) The state average for Math was 67% in 2007. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007 Grade 8 Reading 88% (2007) 84% (2006) 77% (2005) 83% (2004) The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007. Writing 86% (2007) 84% (2006) The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007. Math 85% (2007) 82% (2006) 80% (2005) 79% (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. Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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

Reading	This School
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	78%
Black	57%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	100%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
IEP	33%

Math	This School
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	85%
Black	64%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	100%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
IEP	48%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black	75%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	61%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
IEP	55%

Writing	This School
All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	74%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	78%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	44%

Math	This School
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	83%
Black	65%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	78%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
IEP	49%

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.