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Iroquois School District

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4231 Morse St
Erie, PA 16511
Erie County
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PH: (814) 899-7643

  • Grades 4-12
  • 886 students
  • 2 schools

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 PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 74% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 48% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 52% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 82% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 57% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
  • 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 District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
IEP42%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
IEP58%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female85%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP55%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female85%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
IEP70%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female45%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged40%
IEP14%

WritingThis District
All Students34%
Female41%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged28%
IEP9%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female69%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP41%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged43%
IEP6%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP47%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female73%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged58%
IEP20%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female63%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
IEP13%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged57%
IEP38%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
IEP43%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged71%
IEP24%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female54%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged44%
IEP14%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
IEP71%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female33%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged16%
IEP0%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
  • 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%75%
Black, not Hispanic3%16%
Hispanic2%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program42%31%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,355$9,675
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%62%
Student and staff support5%8%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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