1. Pennsylvania 2011-2012 PSSA
Reading Data

2. PA PSSA Reading Data
3rd
Grade
All – 26% basic or below basic Economic Disadvantaged – 41% basic or
below basic

3. PA PSSA Reading Data
11th Grade
All – 32% basic or below basic Economic Disadvantaged – 52% basic or
below basic

4. Results of the Data
• Economic Disadvantaged students are at a
higher risk to struggle with reading
comprehension
• Struggling readers are more prevalent in
secondary education than in elementary
school