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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 27% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 27% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 37% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 30% (2005)
 25% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 28% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 35% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 28% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 42% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 30% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 17% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 27% (2005)
 20% (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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students27%
Female21%
Male33%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP20%

WritingThis School
All Students27%
Female30%
Male23%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged29%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female35%
Male38%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP15%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students28%
Female33%
Male24%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged23%
IEP5%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female38%
Male33%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged32%
IEP10%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students35%
Female39%
Male30%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female27%
Male28%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP6%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Female52%
Male29%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged42%
IEP10%

WritingThis School
All Students30%
Female40%
Male19%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged30%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female17%
Male17%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged16%
IEP0%
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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