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North Schuylkill School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
Schuylkill County
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PH: (570) 874-0466

Grades K-12
1155 students
2 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

74% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

79% (2007)

86% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2008)

69% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

84% (2007)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

52% (2008)

57% (2007)

62% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

58% (2008)

43% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

75% (2007)

73% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

62% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

69% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

61% (2008)

56% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

74% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

78% (2008)

74% (2007)

68% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

81% (2008)

91% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

76% (2007)

60% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

56% (2008)

62% (2007)

69% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

98% (2008)

99% (2007)

97% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

49% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% 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.

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 3

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
IEP	38%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
IEP	83%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	83%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
IEP	42%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
IEP	68%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	46%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
IEP	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
IEP	16%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	74%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
IEP	53%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	67%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
IEP	11%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	74%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
IEP	44%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
IEP	27%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
IEP	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
IEP	22%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
IEP	47%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
IEP	42%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	54%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
IEP	13%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
IEP	88%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	36%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
IEP	0%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	33%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,592	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	62%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >