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PSSA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 5 Reading 69% (2008) 68% (2007) 77% (2006) 78% (2005) The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008. Writing 69% (2008) 55% (2007) 74% (2006) The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008. Math 85% (2008) 84% (2007) 68% (2006) 76% (2005) The state average for Math was 73% in 2008. Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008 Grade 6 Reading 80% (2008) 79% (2007) 78% (2006) The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008. Math 79% (2008) 70% (2007) 73% (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. Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview See Pennsylvania's state standards Compare with test results from nearby schools
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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 5

Reading	This School
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
Black	55%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
IEP	33%

Writing	This School
All Students	69%
Female	77%
Male	62%
Black	57%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
IEP	37%

Math	This School
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	80%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	53%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This School
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	76%
Black	62%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	31%

Math	This School
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	77%
Black	59%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
IEP	38%

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.