Philadelphia’s state test scores are delayed this year
Typically, Philadelphia teachers and principals use state test scores from the prior school year to assess student learning, roster kids into the proper classes, and prepare for the year to come. Not this year. Several teachers told Chalkbeat this week they haven’t seen results from the…
Philadelphia public schools are facing delays in receiving this year's state test scores, leaving teachers, principals and students without crucial data in time for the new school year. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has notified the district that the release of official results for the 2025-26 PSSA and Keystone exams is currently on hold.
Typically, educators and school leaders receive these scores around June, using them to assess student progress, assign students to classes and plan for the upcoming term. This year, professional development for teachers began this week, while students return to classrooms on August 24. School officials have stated that without the state assessment results, they cannot evaluate year-over-year student achievement or use them as criteria for school selection.
Students will be able to take alternative assessments in the fall, but the lack of state test scores may cause complications when the school selection process opens on September 8.
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