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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 61% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 83% (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 Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
IEP54%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged82%
IEP62%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female58%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged77%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female58%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged50%
IEP23%

WritingThis School
All Students68%
Female77%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged60%
IEP31%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female65%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP39%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female78%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
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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