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PSSA Information for Spring 2026

Pennsylvania System School Assessment (PSSA) is a standards-based, criterion-referenced assessment which provides students, parents, educators, and citizens 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 5 and 8 is also assessed in Science.  

Individual student scores, provided only to their respective schools, can be used to assist teachers in identifying students who may need additional educational opportunities, and school scores provide information to schools and districts for curriculum and instructional improvement discussions and planning.

PSSA Test Dates for Indian Crest Middle School

ELA PSSA Test Administration (3 sections)

  • Tuesday, April 21 – Section 1
  • Wednesday, April 22 – Section 2
  • Thursday, April 23 – Section 3

Math PSSA Test Administration (2 sections)

  • Tuesday, April 28 – Section 1
  • Wednesday, April 29 – Section 2

8th Grade Science PSSA Test Administration (2 sections)

  • Tuesday, May 5 – Section 1
  • Wednesday, May 6 – Section 2

Testing each day is 7:45 am – 9:45 am.

Students are able to eat breakfast in school.  School breakfast is free for all students. 

PLEASE NOTE: All PSSA’s will be online this year.  It is important that all students charge their computer the night before, so they are prepared.  If a student has lost their charger, they can bring in the replacement fee of $30 to get a new charger.

Please see the PSSA FAQ for Parents (English | Spanish)

Please contact the main office at 215-723-9193 with any questions.