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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 70% (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%
Female77%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP29%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP67%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP32%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
IEP47%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP43%

WritingThis School
All Students71%
Female74%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged39%
IEP36%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female75%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged59%
IEP43%
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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