Standardized Assessment & Data Overview December 21, 2015 Committee-Data...The new PSSA Exams were administered in the Spring of 2015 to students in Grades 3 –8. Exams were fully

Standardized Assessment & Data Overview

December 21, 2015

Peters Township School District, as a public

school entity, will enable students to realize their

potential to learn, live, lead and succeed.

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Attainment and Growth

Career and College Readiness

Accountability (School Performance Profile)

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New Exams◦ The new PSSA Exams were administered in the

Spring of 2015 to students in Grades 3 – 8.

Exams were fully aligned to new, more rigorous PA Core Standards.

The 2015 PSSA exams measured different content than previously administered PSSAs exams.

The PSSA Reading Exam was changed to the PSSA English Language Arts (ELA) exam, which tests both reading and writing.

Some material was tested a full grade level earlier than under the previous Academic Content Standards.

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Raising the Bar◦ The State Board of Education approved new “cut off

scores” for determining student performance.

A committee of 58 Pennsylvania educators developed the cut off scores in June 2015.

◦ The new cut off scores have resulted in fewer students scoring proficient and advanced across Pennsylvania.

◦ Student performance on the new PSSA Exams can not be compared to performance on prior PSSAExams.

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“It isn’t useful to compare these student results directly to past results, because the tests are different. Student performance hasn’t changed, but the test has changed considerably in some grades.”

-- Nicole Reigelman

Pennsylvania Department of Education Press Secretary

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The District continues to outperform the State on the Grade 3 PSSA Exams.

PSSA Grade 3 Math achievement scores are an area to celebrate.

*See Handout #2 for PSSA Scores for Allegheny and

Washington County Schools Data

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Advanced

24.3%

Proficient

58.4%

Basic

16.2%

Below Basic

1.1% Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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State Grade 3: ELA13% Advanced49.1% Proficient24.6% Basic13.3% Below Basic

Advanced

19.4%

Proficient

73.1%

Basic

5.3%

Below Basic

2.2%Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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Advanced

41.6%

Proficient

37.9%

Basic

16.2%

Below Basic

4.3% Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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State Grade 3: Math20% Advanced28.5% Proficient23.6% Basic27.9% Below Basic

Advanced

50.5%Proficient

39.8%

Basic

6.5%

Below Basic

3.2%Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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2014

2014

2015

2015

0 10 20 30 40 50

PV

BH

20.6

21.6

30.4

25.5

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Percent Prof/Advanced

BH PV State

2015 82.7 92.5 62.1

2014 91.9 95.8 70.3

2014

2014

2015

2015

0 10 20 30 40 50

PV

BH

13

31

15.9

41.8

18.8


BH PV State

2015 79.5 90.3 48.5

2014 90.9 93.8 75

Bower Hill Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Students at McMurray continue to outperform students in the State on PSSA Exams.

The gap between McMurray PSSA proficiency and State PSSA proficiency increased in all grades and subjects between 2014 and 2015.

Growth data (PVAAS) is strong and positive.

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Advanced

49.1%

Proficient

35.6%

Basic

10.7%

Below Basic

4.6%Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

State Grade 4: ELA21.6% Advanced37% Proficient28.6% Basic12.8% Below Basic

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Advanced

24.6%

Proficient

37.7%

Basic

30.2%

Below Basic

7.5% Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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State Grade 4: Math16.9% Advanced27.5% Proficient30.8% Basic24.7% Below Basic

PVAAS measures a group of students’ growth across time, i.e., across years.

Compares student performance to his/her own performance.

Measures student achievement as a result of the influence of educational practices, classroom curricula, instructional methods, and professional development.

*See Handout #1 for District-level PVAAS Data

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McMurray Grade 4: Growth Data

1

2

3

4

5

Mathematics

1 2

3

4

5

ELA

Moderate evidence that the group did not meet the Standard for PA Academic Growth.

Evidence that the group met the Standard for PA Academic Growth.

Moderate evidence that the group exceeded the Standard for PA Academic Growth.

There were not enough students to define growth.

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96 94 94 95.8 95

83 8278 78.8 77.1

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

McM Science

State Science

20

12

3

4

5





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Advanced

43.6%

Proficient

49.4%

Basic

5.8%

Below Basic

1.2% Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

State Grade 5: ELA17.8% Advanced44.2% Proficient24.8% Basic13.2% Below Basic

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Advanced

43.5%

Proficient

36.6%

Basic

14.2%

Below Basic

5.7%Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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McMurray, Grade 5:Growth Data

1 2

3

4

5

Mathematics

1 2

3

4

5

ELA





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Advanced

49.0%Proficient

42.2%

Basic

8.0%

Below Basic

0.9%

Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

25


Advanced

30.8%

Proficient

43.0%

Basic

20.5%

Below Basic

5.7%

Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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State Grade 6: Math11.3% Advanced28.5% Proficient35.2% Basic25% Below Basic

McMurray Grade 6:Growth Data

1 2

3

4

5

Mathematics

1 2

3

4

5

ELA





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2014

2014

2014

2015

2015

2015

0 10 20 30 40 50

Grade 6

Grade 5

Grade 4 26.1

22.4

31

28.7

28

30.4

23.7


Gr. 4 State

2015 84.7 58.6

2014 91 68.6

Gr. 5 State

2015 93 62

2014 89.2 60.5

Gr. 6 State

2015 91.2 60.8

2014 88.2 64.5

2014

2014

2014

2015

2015

2015

0 10 20 30 40 50

Grade 6

Grade 5

Grade 4

37.3

34

16.9

21.2

19.1

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17.9


Gr. 4 State

2015 62.3 44.4

2014 93.1 76.2

Gr. 5 State

2015 80.1 42.8

2014 88.4 67.2

Gr. 6 State

2015 73.8 39.8

2014 91 71.9

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Students at PTMS continue to outperform students in the State on the PSSA exams.

The gap between PTMS PSSA proficiency and State PSSA proficiency increased in all grades and subjects between 2014 and 2015

Growth data (PVAAS) is strong and positive.

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Advanced

37.5%

Proficient

54.1%

Basic

8.1%

Below Basic

0.3%Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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Advanced

26.0%

Proficient

39.6%

Basic

29.6%

Below Basic

4.8%

Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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PTMS Grade 7: Growth Data

12

3

4

5

Mathematics

1 2

3

4

5

ELA





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Advanced

35.5%

Proficient

57.2%

Basic

6.5%

Below Basic

0.8%

Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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Advanced

21.8%

Proficient

43.0%

Basic

29.0%

Below Basic

6.2%Advanced

Proficient

Basic

Below Basic

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PTMS Grade 8: Growth Data

1 2

3

4

5

Mathematics

1 2

3

4

5

ELA





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82 8387 87.1 87.1

58 59 60 60.5 58.8

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10

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

MS Science

State Science

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1 2

3

4

5

Science





39

2014

2014

2015

2015

0 10 20 30 40 50

Grade 7

Grade 8

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34.3

17.6

32.7

23.7


Gr. 8 State

2015 92.7 58.4

2014 97.2 79.6

Gr. 7 State

2015 91.6 58.9

2014 95.7 72

2014

2014

2015

2015

0 10 20 30 40 50

Grade 7

Grade 8

41

34.9

23.3

32.5

20.8


Gr. 8 State

2015 64.8 29.9

2014 96.9 73.6

Gr. 7 State

2015 65.6 33.1

2014 96.5 75.7

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PVAAS Growth/Achievement

High AchievementHigh Growth

High AchievementLow Growth

Low AchievementHigh Growth

Low AchievementLow Growth

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PTHS Students continue to outperform students in the State on Keystone Exams.

Two students of the Class of 2016 were named National Merit Semifinalists (represents less than 1% of students in US). Nine students were named Commended Students on the 2015 PSAT Exam.

Advanced Placement Exam performance continues to improve.

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4.4

6.7

35

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Below Basic Basic Proficient Advanced

State

HS (n=90)

47

30

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46

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6.1

9.4

43

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47

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20

30

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60

70

80

90

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State

HS (n=53)

48

14

45

38

33.8

15

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76

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3.8

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20

30

40

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60

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State

HS (n=26)

49

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46

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24

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143

47

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39

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10

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3.4

44

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State

HS (n=166)

HS* (n=29)

MS (n=362)

* First Time Test Takers Only

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HS (n=391)

HS* (n=347)

MS (n=16)


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30

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7.8

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70

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State

HS (n=371)

HS* (n=350)


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Keystone Growth Data

1

2

3

4

5

Algebra

1 2

3

4

5

Literature





53

Biology





1 2

3

4

5

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PVAAS Growth/Achievement





55

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Mt. Lebanon

USC

Peters Township

South Fayette

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40

60

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100

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Mt. Lebanon

USCPeters Township

South Fayette

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Mt. Lebanon

Peters TownshipSouth Fayette

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Members of the Class of 2015 were offered more than $7.2 million in scholarships.

The Class of 2015 included six National Merit Finalists, with two earning National Merit Scholarships, and seven National Merit Commended Students.

20 student athletes from the Class of 2015 signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

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Of the 351 graduates in the class of 2015:

◦ 87% enrolled in a 4-year institution

◦ 8% enrolled in a 2-year institution or trade/technical school

◦ 5% sought employment, went into military service, chose athletics, or were undecided

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1. Penn State University (45)

2. University of Pittsburgh (32)

3. Community College of Allegheny County (22)

4. West Virginia University (17)

5. Kent State University (16)

6. University of Dayton (13)

7. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (11)

8. Duquesne University (7)

University of Kentucky (7)

10. Robert Morris University (6)

St. Francis University (6)**Other Notable Schools Attended: Carnegie Mellon University (3),

Case Western Reserve University (1), Syracuse University (1),

The Ohio State University (3), United States Air Force Academy (1), Virginia Tech (3), and the University of Virginia (2).

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SAT Scores increased in all three exams. Pennsylvania and national scores remained stagnant or decreased.

The ACT Composite Score remained fairly flat and in-line with Pennsylvania and national scores.

*See Handout #3 for HS SAT Composite Score Rankings for Allegheny and Washington County High Schools

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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PA

US

(304) (324) (335) (335) (332)

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53

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54

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

PTSD

PA

US

(304) (324) (335) (337) (332)

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

PTSD

PA

US

(304) (324) (335) (337) (332)

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

PTSD (169)

State

National

66

91

72

72

70

55

76

58 59

51

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English

Comp

Algebra Social

Science

Biology All 4

PTSD

State

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91% of PTHS test takers scored a 3 or higher.

350 students took 814 AP Exams with 317 students scoring a 3 or higher.

17 students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

70 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

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85

85

85 9

1

91

67 68

68 69

68

60 61

61

61

61

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20

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100

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

PTSD

PA

Global

(814) +58

(652) (756)(422) (563)

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Course 5 4 3 2 1 Number

Taking

Course

Took

Exam

%

Taking

Exams

%

Earned

3+

Biology 11 28 18 2 0 72 59 81% 97%

Calculus AB 59 12 4 2 0 78 77 99% 97%

Calculus BC 15 6 4 0 0 28 25 89% 100%

Chemistry 5 22 27 10 0 72 64 89% 84%

Chinese 0 2 0 0 0 n/a 2 n/a 100%

Comp Sci A 0 2 0 1 0 5 3 60% 67%

Eng Lang 3 19 28 5 0 57 55 96% 91%

Eng Lit 7 22 18 9 0 77 56 73% 84%

Euro Hist 4 9 9 0 0 37 22 59% 100%

French Lang 1 1 3 2 0 11 7 64% 71%

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Course 5 4 3 2 1 Enrolledin course

Took Exam

% Taking Exam

% Earned

3+

German Lang 1 2 5 1 0 22 9 41% 89%

Macroeconomics 8 13 5 5 2 44 33 75% 79%

Microeconomics 4 11 8 3 2 44 28 66% 83%

Physics C: EM 6 7 1 3 0 30 17 57% 82%

Physics C:

Mech

11 11 5 2 0 30 29 97% 93%

Psychology 10 20 12 10 3 72 55 76% 76%

Spanish Lang 2 10 9 1 0 32 22 69% 95%

Statistics 27 53 41 7 0 144 128 89% 95%

US Govt / Pol 7 2 2 0 0 14 11 79% 100%

US History 24 39 34 9 3 113 109 69% 89%

World History 0 0 1 0 0 n/a 1 n/a 100%

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Pennsylvania School Performance Profile (SPP)

Replaced Adequate Yearly Progress

(AYP).

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Due to the change in the PSSA Exams, only schools with a Grade 11 received a School Performance Profile Score.

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Based on multiple indicators of Achievement, Growth, and Career and College Readiness, schools can earn a School Performance Profile (SPP) Score of up to *107.

* Up to 7 additional points may be earned through extra credit. Not all schools are eligible to earn all 7 extra credit points.

90-100

80-89

70-79

60-69

Below 60

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90.3

Indicators of Academic Achievement

Algebra I - Percent Proficient or Advanced on Keystone 93.70

Literature - Percent Proficient or Advanced on Keystone 96.16

Biology - Percent Proficient or Advanced on Keystone 86.85

SAT/ACT College Ready Benchmark 100.00

Other Academic Indicators

Cohort Graduation Rate 99.72

Attendance Rate 94.14

Advanced Placement or College Credit 100.00

PSAT/Plan Participation 100.00

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90.3

Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap – All Students

Math - Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100.00

Reading - Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 9.86

Science - Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100.00

Indicators of Closing the Achievement Gap –Historically Underperforming Students

Math-Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100

Reading-Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 34.78

Science-Percent of Required Gap Closure Met 100.00

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90.3

Extra Credit for Academic Achievement

Percent Keystone – Advanced – Algebra 1 34.25

Percent Keystone – Advanced – Literature 14.52

Percent Keystone – Advanced – Biology 34.52

Percent Advanced – Industry Standards-Based Competency Assessments

IS

Percent 3 or Higher on an AP Exam 100.00

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High School Name SPP

Hampton Township High School (Allegheny) 94.5

Moon Area High School (Allegheny) 94.1

West Allegheny High School (Allegheny) 93.2

Mt. Lebanon High School (Allegheny) 92

Upper St. Clair High School (Allegheny) 92

Peters Township High School 90.3

North Allegheny High School (Allegheny) 89.9

Slippery Rock High School (Butler) 89.9

Charleroi High School (Washington) 89.8

Fox Chapel Area High School (Allegheny) 89.2

Blackhawk High School (Beaver) 88.4

Connellsville Area High School (Fayette) 87.9

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School Name SPP

Peters Township High School 90.3

21st Century Cyber School 69.2

Achievement House Cyber Charter School 44.8

Agora Cyber Charter School 46.4

Commonwealth Connections Academy CyberCharter School

48.8

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School 85.0

PA Cyber Charter School 65.3

PA Distant Learning Cyber Charter School 49.2

PA Leadership Cyber Charter 54.7

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Standardized Assessment & Data Overview December 21, 2015 Committee-Data...The new PSSA Exams were administered in the Spring of 2015 to students in Grades 3 –8. Exams were fully