North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 57% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 91% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Grade 11

Reading
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 36% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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

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