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North Star School District

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

1200 Morris Ave
Boswell, PA 15531
Somerset County
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PH: (814) 629-5631

Grades K-12
1347 students
4 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2008)

75% (2007)

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

Math

93% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

58% (2008)

60% (2007)

49% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

72% (2008)

55% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

76% (2007)

57% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2008)

58% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

57% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

71% (2008)

63% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

61% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2008)

80% (2007)

77% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

65% (2008)

41% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

69% (2007)

72% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

67% (2008)

77% (2007)

57% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

93% (2008)

96% (2007)

92% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

38% (2008)

52% (2007)

44% (2006)

39% (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	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	68%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
IEP	8%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
IEP	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	6%

Writing	This District
All Students	72%
Female	83%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	13%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	25%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
IEP	22%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	69%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
IEP	11%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	79%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	21%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	5%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	72%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	12%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
IEP	33%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	23%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
IEP	77%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	37%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
IEP	8%

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	13	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	99%	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	44%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,278	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	62%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	24%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >