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Anderson Community School Corp

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1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
Madison County
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PH: (765) 641-2028
FAX: (765) 641-2080

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9688 students
  • 18 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 49% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 48% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 42% (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 Students63%
Female70%
Male59%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial54%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals72%
Special education47%
General education67%
Limited English proficient82%
Non-limited English proficient63%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial56%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals67%
Special education41%
General education62%
Limited English proficient82%
Non-limited English proficient57%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students66%
Female74%
Male59%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals75%
Special education33%
General education74%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female65%
Male63%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals74%
Special education41%
General education69%
Limited English proficient47%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students49%
Female50%
Male49%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracial51%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Free or reduced lunch41%
Paid meals60%
Special education34%
General education53%
Non-limited English proficient49%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male59%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals74%
Special education30%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient64%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male69%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals74%
Special education43%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male52%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracial72%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch46%
Paid meals76%
Special education20%
General education67%
Limited English proficient18%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracial81%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch59%
Paid meals82%
Special education31%
General education76%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male49%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced lunch36%
Paid meals64%
Special education23%
General education54%
Non-limited English proficient49%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male50%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch47%
Paid meals74%
Special education22%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient59%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracial72%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals82%
Special education37%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female58%
Male50%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracial53%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals68%
Special education13%
General education62%
Limited English proficient17%
Non-limited English proficient54%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals75%
Special education25%
General education69%
Limited English proficient25%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female63%
Male51%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals70%
Special education25%
General education62%
Limited English proficient15%
Non-limited English proficient57%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch38%
Paid meals65%
Special education15%
General education57%
Limited English proficient16%
Non-limited English proficient52%
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 teacher1718

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic70%76%
Black, not Hispanic21%12%
Hispanic4%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%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$10,525$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%60%
Student and staff support5%7%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures19%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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