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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Science
 92% (2009)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 64% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 Students86%
Female94%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
IEP55%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
IEP73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged75%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female69%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP40%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP40%
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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