State Assessments
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Students in grades 4 and 8 are administered the Science PSSA.
Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments in designated content areas (Algebra I, Biology, and Literature).
Testing Windows:
Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments in designated content areas (Algebra I, Biology, and Literature).
Testing Windows:
Assessment |
Dates |
Grade/Course |
ELA PSSA |
April 24, 25, 26, 2023 |
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
Math PSSA |
May 1, 2, 2023 |
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
Science PSSA |
May 8, 9, 2023 |
Grade 4 and 8 |
Keystone Literature |
Winter Wave: December 5, 6, 2022 Spring: May 16, 17, 2023 |
English 10 |
Keystone Algebra |
Winter Wave: December 7, 8, 2022 Spring: May 18, 19, 2023 |
Algebra I |
Keystone Biology |
Winter Wave: December 9, 12, 2022 Spring: May 22, 23, 2023 |
Biology |