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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2008)
 76% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 84% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 86% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 29% (2008)
 23% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 33% (2008)
 19% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 18% (2008)
 13% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 55% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 48% (2008)
 31% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 50% (2008)
 41% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 22% (2008)
 30% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 39% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 Students63%
Female74%
Male50%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged61%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female70%
Male75%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students29%
Female30%
Male27%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged25%

WritingThis School
All Students33%
Female33%
Male33%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged34%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female57%
Male65%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students18%
Female10%
Male25%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female40%
Male58%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Female41%
Male57%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female18%
Male64%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
IEP25%

WritingThis School
All Students22%
Female27%
Male19%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
IEP20%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female50%
Male30%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
IEP25%
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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