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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 68% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 73% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 84% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 100% (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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female75%
Male58%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP69%

ScienceThis School
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
IEP85%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female84%
Male73%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP77%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged87%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male66%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged62%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female83%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female76%
Male89%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged75%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female90%
Male100%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
IEP80%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male80%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged56%
IEP60%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female87%
Male79%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
IEP80%
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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