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Muncie Community Schools

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2501 North Oakwood Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
Delaware County
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PH: (765) 747-5205
FAX: (765) 747-5341

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7601 students
  • 16 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 61% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 51% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 39% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 48% (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 Students61%
Female69%
Male54%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial53%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch57%
Paid meals77%
Special education42%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient61%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female59%
Male57%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial52%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals71%
Special education47%
General education60%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female70%
Male57%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals81%
Special education34%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient63%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals83%
Special education44%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female47%
Male55%
Black27%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial58%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals73%
Special education29%
General education57%
Non-limited English proficient52%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals78%
Special education40%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial72%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch59%
Paid meals78%
Special education46%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students59%
Female67%
Male49%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals76%
Special education23%
General education67%
Non-limited English proficient59%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female67%
Male64%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial69%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch59%
Paid meals82%
Special education34%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient66%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female38%
Male39%
Black17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial36%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced lunch30%
Paid meals59%
Special education10%
General education48%
Non-limited English proficient39%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female64%
Male46%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals70%
Special education17%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient56%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female63%
Male60%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial64%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals77%
Special education26%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female68%
Male50%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial42%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals71%
Special education23%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female66%
Male60%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals76%
Special education25%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female62%
Male47%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch44%
Paid meals69%
Special education19%
General education65%
Non-limited English proficient53%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial55%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Free or reduced lunch38%
Paid meals64%
Special education16%
General education58%
Non-limited English proficient47%
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 teacher1618

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic72%76%
Black, not Hispanic18%12%
Hispanic1%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified7%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program60%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,916$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%60%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration8%12%
Other expenditures18%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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