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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% 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 Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Black75%
Asian87%
Hispanic59%
Multi-ethnic85%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
IEP44%
Limited English proficient37%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Black65%
Asian93%
Hispanic64%
Multi-ethnic80%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP48%
Limited English proficient58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female79%
Male75%
Black47%
Asian94%
Hispanic76%
Multi-ethnic73%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP32%
Limited English proficient81%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black59%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnic73%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP38%
Limited English proficient81%
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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