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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 33% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 20% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 5% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 15% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 15% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 21% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 28% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 33% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 18% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 38% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students33%
Female53%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female60%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
IEP9%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students20%
Female18%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
IEP8%
Limited English proficient5%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female41%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP17%
Limited English proficient16%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students5%
Female8%
Male0%
Black8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient3%

WritingThis School
All Students15%
Female17%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient5%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female34%
Male35%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient13%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students21%
Female19%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
IEP0%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female43%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP6%
Limited English proficient22%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students28%
Female33%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
IEP18%
Limited English proficient14%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female49%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
IEP27%
Limited English proficient22%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students33%
Female33%
Male33%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
IEP8%
Limited English proficient16%

WritingThis School
All Students38%
Female45%
Male30%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP14%
Limited English proficient21%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female27%
Male33%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
IEP12%
Limited English proficient23%
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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