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North Lawrence Com Schools

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460 'W' St
Bedford, IN 47421
Lawrence County
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PH: (812) 279-3521
FAX: (812) 275-1577

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5393 students
  • 16 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 63% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 57% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 68% (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%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals86%
Special education43%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient77%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals79%
Special education43%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals79%
Special education35%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient73%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch63%
Paid meals78%
Special education50%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals69%
Special education49%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient63%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals78%
Special education40%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch75%
Paid meals83%
Special education67%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch60%
Paid meals81%
Special education31%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient72%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals88%
Special education38%
General education93%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals64%
Special education10%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient57%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female74%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals70%
Special education10%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient64%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals83%
Special education35%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female71%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals69%
Special education14%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient64%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals77%
Special education29%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch57%
Paid meals69%
Special education25%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient66%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female64%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals69%
Special education18%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient67%
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 teacher2018

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%76%
Hispanic<1%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program36%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,929$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures24%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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