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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 48% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 78% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 42% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 16% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

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

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

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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 Students48%
Female46%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female54%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female54%
Male53%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
IEP50%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female54%
Male94%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female77%
Male90%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
IEP60%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Male36%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%

WritingThis School
All Students16%
Male9%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Male64%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
Subgroup results not available

MathThis School
Subgroup results not available
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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