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Austin Area School District

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

138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
Potter County
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PH: (814) 647-8603

Grades PK-12
249 students
2 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2007)

75% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

63% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

53% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

42% (2007)

43% (2006)

57% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing

40% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

79% (2006)

57% (2005)

57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

58% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

72% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

71% (2007)

47% (2006)

64% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing

35% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

40% (2006)

56% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading

58% (2007)

46% (2006)

71% (2005)

69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing

74% (2007)

45% (2006)

53% (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

23% (2006)

43% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
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%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	40%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	42%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%

Writing	This District
All Students	35%
Male	10%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	27%

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

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	74%
Female	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	37%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
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	12	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	2%
Hispanic	1%	6%
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	47%	31%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,297	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	62%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	15%	10%
Other expenditures	17%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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