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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 58% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 100% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 81% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 73% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 74% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 76% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 75% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 53% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 75% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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.

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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female76%
Male53%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%

WritingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black96%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male94%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female84%
Male100%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male60%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female67%
Male93%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
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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