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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 92% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 93% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 52% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% 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

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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 Students92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%

WritingThis School
All Students52%
Female60%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
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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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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