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Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Grade 6

Reading
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing
 95% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 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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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

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