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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 68% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 23% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 19% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 13% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 31% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 41% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 30% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (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

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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 Students76%
Female88%
Male65%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female92%
Male77%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged67%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students23%
Female33%
Male13%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged12%

WritingThis School
All Students19%
Female24%
Male14%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged12%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female48%
Male74%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students13%
Female9%
Male17%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged14%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female46%
Male67%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP25%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students31%
Female50%
Male17%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP17%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female64%
Male37%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP23%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students41%
Female41%
Male41%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged37%

WritingThis School
All Students30%
Female29%
Male30%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged24%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female41%
Male36%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged34%
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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