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East Porter County School Corp

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502 East College
Kouts, IN 46347
Porter County
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PH: (219) 766-2214
FAX: (219) 766-2885

  • Grades K-12
  • 2294 students
  • 6 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 90% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 82% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 81% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 78% (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 Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free or reduced lunch81%
Paid meals92%
Special education73%
General education93%
Non-limited English proficient91%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free or reduced lunch85%
Paid meals92%
Special education86%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient92%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals93%
Special education69%
General education95%
Non-limited English proficient90%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals96%
Special education87%
General education95%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch79%
Paid meals83%
Special education64%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient83%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch88%
Paid meals91%
Special education72%
General education94%
Non-limited English proficient91%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Free or reduced lunch88%
Paid meals94%
Special education88%
General education95%
Non-limited English proficient94%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch79%
Paid meals85%
Special education62%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient84%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals92%
Special education67%
General education94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals82%
Special education43%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient81%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch80%
Paid meals84%
Special education36%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient83%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free or reduced lunch88%
Paid meals92%
Special education75%
General education94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Female88%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals86%
Special education32%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient81%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free or reduced lunch80%
Paid meals91%
Special education52%
General education97%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals81%
Special education44%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient80%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals76%
Special education56%
General education79%
Non-limited English proficient76%
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 teacher1918

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%76%
Hispanic4%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program13%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,009$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures22%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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