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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 42% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 40% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 24% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 37% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 53% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 Students63%
Female64%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female50%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students42%
Female45%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged43%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female65%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female44%
Male37%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP9%

WritingThis School
All Students24%
Female20%
Male27%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female64%
Male60%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP27%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students37%
Female50%
Male30%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged37%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female33%
Male39%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged73%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female63%
Male71%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female53%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP64%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female47%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female53%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP27%
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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