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  PSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 28% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 98% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 96% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 78% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (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.

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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 Students83%
Female89%
Male75%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged93%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female85%
Male93%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female59%
Male58%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%

WritingThis School
All Students28%
Female33%
Male21%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged28%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female92%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged86%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%

WritingThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged76%

MathThis School
All Students84%
Female84%
Male85%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged86%
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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