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Meyersdale Area School District

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

309 Industrial Park Road
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Somerset County
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PH: (814) 634-5123

Grades K-12
1030 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2008)

78% (2007)

63% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

68% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2008)

53% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

64% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

51% (2008)

57% (2007)

74% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

28% (2008)

32% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

62% (2007)

55% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

72% (2008)

62% (2007)

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

Math

62% (2008)

63% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2008)

66% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

59% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

85% (2008)

79% (2007)

64% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

71% (2007)

60% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

75% (2008)

64% (2007)

54% (2006)

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

Writing

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

43% (2007)

46% (2006)

40% (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	58%
Female	60%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	21%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	58%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	21%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
IEP	8%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	77%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
IEP	8%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	42%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	27%

Writing	This District
All Students	28%
Female	44%
Male	19%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	27%
Economically disadvantaged	14%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	63%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	68%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	64%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	8%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	53%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	8%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	47%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	55%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	53%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	97%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	60%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	88%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	27%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	52%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	94%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	53%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	57%

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	14	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%
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	35%	31%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,981	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	62%
Student and staff support	8%	8%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >