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900 East Warfield
Garrett, IN 46738
DeKalb County
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PH: (260) 357-3185
FAX: (260) 357-4565

  • Grades K-12
  • 1690 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 55% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 64% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana.
  • High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

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 ISTEP+ Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 3
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female86%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced lunch68%
Paid meals85%
Special education39%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient78%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals84%
Special education56%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch59%
Paid meals75%
Special education44%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch68%
Paid meals71%
Special education56%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female55%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals61%
Special education10%
General education60%
Non-limited English proficient56%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals74%
Special education20%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch68%
Paid meals76%
Special education30%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals76%
Special education15%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female72%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals78%
Special education55%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female61%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals72%
Special education21%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient65%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals89%
Special education27%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced lunch78%
Paid meals93%
Special education53%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female81%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch57%
Paid meals79%
Special education26%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals78%
Special education22%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students75%
Female84%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals83%
Special education35%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient75%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals87%
Special education50%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient80%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Indiana Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
  • High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1818

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%76%
Hispanic2%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program40%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,604$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%60%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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