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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 68% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 20% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 51% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 Students62%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female75%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female63%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP30%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female70%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP30%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female53%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP28%

WritingThis School
All Students20%
Female28%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged14%
IEP12%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female56%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged46%
IEP56%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female59%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female62%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP31%
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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