West Perry School District

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, or PSSA, measures how well students have achieved in reading, mathematics, science and writing according to Pennsylvania's academic standards. By using these standards, educators, parents and administrators can evaluate their students' strengths and weaknesses to increase students' achievement scores.  

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards.

Parents and guardians may review Keystone and PSSA Exams if they believe they may be in conflict with their religious beliefs by making arrangements with the School Test Coordinator once the exams arrive at the school. Confidentiality agreements must be signed.  Copies of the exams or notes about exam questions are not permitted to leave the school.

Parents may make an appointment to preview the exams for one full week prior to the start of the testing window. Requests for religious exemption must be made in writing to the Superintendent at least one full day before testing begins.

2025-26 Planned Testing Dates
WPHS Keystone Exam dates:

• Algebra Keystone: May 11,12
• Literature Keystone: May 14,15
• Biology Keystone: May 18,19

WPMS PSSA/Keystone Exam dates:

• ELA:  April 21, 22, 23
• Math: April 27, 28
• Science:  April 29, 30
• Algebra Keystone: May 12, 13

Blain PSSA dates:

• ELA:  April 21, 22, 23      
• Math: April 27, 28
• Science:  April 29, 30 

New Bloomfield PSSA dates:

• ELA:  April 21, 22, 23      
• Math: April 27, 28
• Science:  April 29, 30 

Carroll PSSA dates:

• ELA:  April 21, 22, 23      
• Math: April 27, 28
• Science:  April 29, 30