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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 57% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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 Students93%
Female87%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged96%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female92%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female57%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged65%

WritingThis School
All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female64%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female94%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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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