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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 62% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 74% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
  • 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 Students67%
Female63%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP33%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female57%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP67%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP25%

WritingThis School
All Students62%
Female72%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged47%
IEP18%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP33%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
  • 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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