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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 84% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP35%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
IEP46%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
IEP56%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
IEP50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
IEP96%

WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
IEP64%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged72%
IEP58%
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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