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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 59% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 93% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 66% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 68% (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 Students88%
Female96%
Male82%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged78%

WritingThis School
All Students59%
Female72%
Male47%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged44%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female94%
Male73%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female91%
Male77%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%

WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
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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