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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 89% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 67% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 67% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 93% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2007)
 96% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 44% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
Data not available for this school (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% 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.

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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 Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged91%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged55%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged59%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female87%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male83%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female96%
Male78%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male92%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged81%

WritingThis School
All Students44%
Female53%
Male38%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged33%

MathThis School
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
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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