The annual Pennsylvania System School Assessment (PSSA) is a standards-based assessment which provides students, parents, and schools with an understanding of student and school performance related to the attainment of proficiency of the academic standards. These standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science and Technology identify what a student should know and be able to do at varying grade levels.

Every Pennsylvania student in grades 3 through 8 is assessed in English Language Arts and Math. Every Pennsylvania student in grades 4 and 8 is assessed in science.

2020-2021 PSSA Schedule

April 19-21: English Language Arts, 3rd-8th Grades

April 26-27: Math, 3rd-8th Grades

April 28-29: Science, 4th and 8th Grades only

April 19-May 7: Make-ups, as needed

For more information regarding the PSSA exams, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education's PSSA website.