Note from the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Throughout the 2020-21 school year, Pennsylvania schools focused on delivering instruction in the safest way possible. Modes of instructional delivery, student attendance and participation, school staffing, pupil transportation, and testing conditions were impacted to varying degrees.

Additionally, last year’s extended testing window, certain federal and state testing flexibilities, and irregular and historically low test participation impact the availability and comparability of specific data elements. As a result, users may notice some modifications to Future Ready PA Index’s display and functionality.

State Assessment Measures

• Percent proficient in PSSA and Keystone Exam results in math, English Language Arts, and science 
• Annual growth expectations through the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System

On-Track Measures

• English Language proficiency
• Chronic absenteeism
• Grade 3 reading/grade 7 math early indicators of success

• Graduation rate
• Career readiness benchmark
• Industry-based learning (such as industry standards-based competency assessments, high-value industry recognized credentials or work-based experiences)
• Rigorous courses of study, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, college courses or CTE career pathways