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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 7% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 60% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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.

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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 Students82%
Female78%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female72%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged76%

WritingThis School
All Students7%
Female9%
Male5%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White0%
Economically disadvantaged3%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female88%
Male76%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged78%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Male81%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female60%
Male50%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Male71%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged50%
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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview  

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