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Greensburg Community Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ISTEP+ Results
ISTEP+ Results By Subgroup
ECA Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1312 W Westridge Pky
Greensburg, IN 47240
Decatur County
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PH: (812) 663-4774
FAX: (812) 663-5713

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Grades PK-12
2325 students
3 schools

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ISTEP+ Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts

88% (2010)

82% (2009)

83% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

70% (2009)

66% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

88% (2010)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

83% (2010)

79% (2009)

72% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2010.

Math

86% (2010)

79% (2009)

77% (2008)

72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Social Studies

83% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

84% (2010)

79% (2009)

74% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2010.

Math

92% (2010)

83% (2009)

80% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Science

67% (2010)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

79% (2010)

62% (2009)

72% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2010.

Math

81% (2010)

60% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Social Studies

69% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

75% (2010)

77% (2009)

75% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2010.

Math

73% (2010)

91% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

English/Language Arts

80% (2010)

78% (2009)

68% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 69% in 2010.

Math

85% (2010)

82% (2009)

72% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies.
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.

Testing in Indiana: An Overview

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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 Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Free or reduced lunch	87%
Paid meals	90%
Special education	67%
General education	91%
Non-limited English proficient	88%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Free or reduced lunch	88%
Paid meals	96%
Special education	90%
General education	93%
Non-limited English proficient	93%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Free or reduced lunch	84%
Paid meals	94%
Special education	75%
General education	89%
Non-limited English proficient	88%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	89%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Free or reduced lunch	79%
Paid meals	88%
Special education	59%
General education	85%
Non-limited English proficient	83%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	83%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Free or reduced lunch	79%
Paid meals	95%
Special education	100%
General education	86%
Non-limited English proficient	86%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	79%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Free or reduced lunch	72%
Paid meals	96%
Special education	79%
General education	83%
Non-limited English proficient	83%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free or reduced lunch	77%
Paid meals	93%
Special education	100%
General education	82%
Non-limited English proficient	85%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	88%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	91%
Free or reduced lunch	86%
Paid meals	98%
Special education	93%
General education	91%
Non-limited English proficient	91%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Free or reduced lunch	53%
Paid meals	79%
Special education	20%
General education	72%
Non-limited English proficient	66%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	89%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Free or reduced lunch	70%
Paid meals	86%
Special education	33%
General education	84%
Non-limited English proficient	79%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Free or reduced lunch	75%
Paid meals	86%
Special education	60%
General education	83%
Non-limited English proficient	81%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Free or reduced lunch	60%
Paid meals	79%
Special education	27%
General education	72%
Non-limited English proficient	69%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	75%
Female	81%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Free or reduced lunch	72%
Paid meals	79%
Special education	55%
General education	76%
Non-limited English proficient	75%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Free or reduced lunch	63%
Paid meals	84%
Special education	36%
General education	76%
Non-limited English proficient	73%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	80%
Female	88%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Free or reduced lunch	69%
Paid meals	89%
General education	81%
Non-limited English proficient	80%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Free or reduced lunch	75%
Paid meals	94%
General education	85%
Non-limited English proficient	85%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies.
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.

More about the tests

ECA Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra I

43% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 61% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

English

64% (2010)
The state average for English was 63% in 2010.

Biology I

67% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 37% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 Indiana used the (ECA) assessment to test students in grades 10 in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10.
The is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10.
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.

Testing in Indiana: An Overview

See Indiana's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	75%
Hispanic	2%	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	44%	42%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,796	$8,800

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Student and staff support	4%	7%
Administration	15%	12%
Other expenditures	22%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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