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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 80% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 66% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 55% in 2009.

Writing
 82% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP25%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female87%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP42%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP42%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female66%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP14%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
IEP19%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female84%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP37%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP56%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP49%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP30%

WritingThis School
All Students82%
Female93%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP44%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP27%
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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