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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 35% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 11% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 18% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 23% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 24% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 28% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 23% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 43% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 24% (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 Students35%
Male25%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Male33%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students18%
Female36%
Male0%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female64%
Male27%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students23%
Female40%
Male8%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
IEP0%

WritingThis School
All Students24%
Male8%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female60%
Male25%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP10%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students28%
Female36%
Male18%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female64%
Male71%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%

WritingThis School
All Students43%
Female57%
Male31%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
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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