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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% 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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Black49%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP10%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black85%
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
IEP63%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female55%
Male66%
Black33%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP5%
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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