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Pennridge School District

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

1200 N 5th St
Perkasie, PA 18944
Bucks County
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PH: (215) 257-5011

Grades K-12
7192 students
10 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

82% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

84% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

76% (2008)

75% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

70% (2008)

79% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

83% (2007)

72% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

80% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

78% (2008)

81% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

81% (2007)

73% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

77% (2008)

77% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

87% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

66% (2007)

75% (2006)

67% (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	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	56%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	86%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	62%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
IEP	50%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	87%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	63%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black	33%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	31%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
IEP	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	81%
Male	60%
Black	75%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	62%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	33%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	58%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	62%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
IEP	51%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	76%
Black	40%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	47%
Limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	40%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
IEP	59%
Limited English proficient	67%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	34%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
IEP	42%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	69%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
IEP	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black	83%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	69%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
IEP	36%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	80%
Black	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	69%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
IEP	24%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
IEP	33%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	66%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	67%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
IEP	27%

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	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	16%
Hispanic	2%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	7%	31%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,056	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	62%
Student and staff support	10%	8%
Administration	8%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >