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Mount Lebanon School District

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7 Horsman Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Allegheny County
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PH: (412) 344-2077

  • Grades K-12
  • 5441 students
  • 10 schools

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 PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing
 94% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 92% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 90% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 93% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
 84% (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.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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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 Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
IEP70%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
IEP74%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
IEP72%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
IEP73%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
IEP87%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
IEP83%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
IEP79%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged65%
IEP55%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP53%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
IEP72%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
IEP59%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP78%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
IEP70%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
IEP61%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged62%
IEP62%

WritingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
IEP45%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%75%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
Black, not Hispanic2%16%
Hispanic1%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program1%31%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,659$9,675
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support9%8%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures17%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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