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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 36% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 52% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 39% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 53% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% 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 Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female41%
Male32%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
IEP0%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female47%
Male46%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
IEP15%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students52%
Female50%
Male56%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%

WritingThis School
All Students39%
Female54%
Male17%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female58%
Male88%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male57%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female53%
Male71%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
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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