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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 94% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 89% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 54% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 64% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 65% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 84% (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 Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged56%

ScienceThis School
All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged71%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female62%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female46%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
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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