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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 84% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Science
 63% (2009)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2009.

Writing
 98% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% 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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP53%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female59%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged36%
IEP26%

WritingThis School
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
IEP88%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
IEP45%
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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