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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 58% (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.

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
IEP23%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
IEP39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP24%

WritingThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP38%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged61%
IEP24%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP20%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
IEP69%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female59%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP20%
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  

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