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Harmony Area School District

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

5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
Clearfield County
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PH: (814) 845-7918

Grades PK-12
357 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

64% (2008)

62% (2007)

48% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

76% (2007)

57% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2008)

45% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

65% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

43% (2008)

59% (2007)

65% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

48% (2008)

35% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

68% (2007)

68% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

65% (2008)

68% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

65% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

63% (2008)

61% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

61% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

68% (2008)

83% (2007)

55% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

58% (2008)

66% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

72% (2007)

55% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

57% (2008)

52% (2007)

57% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

81% (2007)

73% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

48% (2007)

39% (2006)

60% (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	64%
Female	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	46%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	69%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	55%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	73%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	43%
Female	70%
Male	18%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	23%

Writing	This District
All Students	48%
Female	70%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	36%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	62%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	64%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	72%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	82%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	53%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	55%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	35%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	69%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	81%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	44%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	63%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	69%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	61%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	47%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	95%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	88%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	29%

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	9	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	75%
Hispanic	1%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	23%	31%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,667	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	62%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	10%	10%
Other expenditures	22%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >