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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 11 Reading 71% (2009) 64% (2008) 60% (2007) 56% (2006) The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009. Science 28% (2009) The state average for Science was 40% in 2009. Writing 72% (2009) 75% (2008) 71% (2007) 74% (2006) The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009. Math 68% (2009) 54% (2008) 48% (2007) 50% (2006) The state average for Math was 56% 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 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	71%
Female	62%
Male	78%
Black	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	54%

Science	This School
All Students	28%
Female	18%
Male	36%
Black	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
IEP	25%

Writing	This School
All Students	72%
Female	79%
Male	67%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	36%

Math	This School
All Students	68%
Female	62%
Male	73%
Black	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
IEP	29%

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.