PSSA Information
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)
The PSSA is a standardized test administered to public, charter, and cyber schools in Pennsylvania. Students in grades 3-8 are assessed in reading skills and mathematics. Students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in writing skills. Students in grades 4 and 8 are also assessed in skills relating to natural science, including the field of data interpretation and analysis. There are reporting categories for each subject that list eligible content to be tested in each grade. Assessment Anchors specify what is considered eligible content for each grade level tested. A proficient or advanced level is needed to qualify for a passing grade for the PSSA.