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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 64% (2008) 60% (2007) 56% (2006) 62% (2005) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008. Writing 75% (2008) 71% (2007) 74% (2006) 54% (2005) The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008. Math 54% (2008) 48% (2007) 50% (2006) 47% (2005) The state average for Math was 56% in 2008. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 About the Tests In 2007-2008 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 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 See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 11

Reading	This School
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	61%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	17%

Writing	This School
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	74%
Black	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
IEP	36%

Math	This School
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	54%
Black	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	9%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 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 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.