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Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 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

110 South Henrietta St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Ohio County
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PH: (812) 438-2655
FAX: (812) 438-4636

Grades K-12
878 students
2 schools

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ISTEP+ Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts

84% (2010)

78% (2009)

71% (2008)

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

Math

85% (2010)

70% (2009)

58% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

82% (2010)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

89% (2010)

72% (2009)

78% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

74% (2009)

75% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Social Studies

68% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

71% (2010)

71% (2009)

86% (2008)

78% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2010.

Math

68% (2010)

67% (2009)

78% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Science

62% (2010)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

76% (2010)

78% (2009)

72% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Social Studies

73% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

English/Language Arts

84% (2010)

64% (2009)

67% (2008)

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

Math

74% (2010)

76% (2009)

74% (2008)

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

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

English/Language Arts

78% (2010)

72% (2009)

76% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 69% in 2010.

Math

74% (2010)

72% (2009)

83% (2008)

83% (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	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Free or reduced lunch	81%
Paid meals	87%
Special education	71%
General education	87%
Non-limited English proficient	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	80%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free or reduced lunch	89%
Paid meals	82%
Special education	71%
General education	87%
Non-limited English proficient	85%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
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	88%
General education	82%
Non-limited English proficient	82%

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

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Free or reduced lunch	79%
Paid meals	85%
General education	81%
Non-limited English proficient	82%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Social Studies	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Free or reduced lunch	49%
Paid meals	86%
Special education	41%
General education	73%
Non-limited English proficient	68%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	87%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free or reduced lunch	57%
Paid meals	84%
Special education	33%
General education	78%
Non-limited English proficient	71%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Free or reduced lunch	52%
Paid meals	84%
Special education	50%
General education	72%
Non-limited English proficient	68%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	72%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Free or reduced lunch	51%
Paid meals	68%
Special education	30%
General education	67%
Non-limited English proficient	63%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	89%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Free or reduced lunch	66%
Paid meals	82%
Special education	50%
General education	81%
Non-limited English proficient	77%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	86%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Free or reduced lunch	67%
Paid meals	75%
Special education	60%
General education	74%
Non-limited English proficient	73%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	64%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Free or reduced lunch	61%
Paid meals	77%
Special education	54%
General education	76%
Non-limited English proficient	73%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	80%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free or reduced lunch	78%
Paid meals	86%
Special education	73%
General education	87%
Non-limited English proficient	84%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Free or reduced lunch	73%
Paid meals	75%
Special education	27%
General education	83%
Non-limited English proficient	74%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Free or reduced lunch	64%
Paid meals	85%
General education	87%
Non-limited English proficient	78%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	67%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Free or reduced lunch	73%
Paid meals	75%
General education	81%
Non-limited English proficient	74%

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

38% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 61% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

English

67% (2010)
The state average for English was 63% in 2010.

Biology I

8% (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

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	12%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
Hispanic	<1%	7%

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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	29%	42%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,696	$8,800

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	60%
Student and staff support	4%	7%
Administration	12%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

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