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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 100% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 100% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 10% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 43% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 50% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% 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 Students88%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged86%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%

ScienceThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students57%
Female50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%

WritingThis School
All Students10%
Female14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female55%
Male92%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female77%
Male92%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female82%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female82%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female90%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female32%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged36%

WritingThis School
All Students50%
Female57%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female70%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged74%
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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