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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
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

500 North Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
Washington County
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PH: (812) 883-4437
FAX: (812) 883-1031

Grades K-12
2131 students
4 schools

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ISTEP+ Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts

80% (2009)

79% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

67% (2008)

74% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts

70% (2009)

76% (2008)

83% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

71% (2008)

80% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

63% (2009)

69% (2008)

68% (2007)

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

English/Language Arts

77% (2009)

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts

70% (2009)

66% (2008)

67% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science

49% (2009)

51% (2008)

58% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts

66% (2009)

67% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

76% (2008)

81% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts

61% (2009)

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

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

Math

74% (2009)

74% (2008)

75% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

68% (2007)

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

Math

67% (2009)

66% (2008)

58% (2007)

58% (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.

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	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	80%
Free or reduced lunch	72%
Paid meals	89%
Special education	73%
General education	83%
Non-limited English proficient	80%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Free or reduced lunch	67%
Paid meals	77%
Special education	58%
General education	78%
Non-limited English proficient	73%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	77%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free or reduced lunch	61%
Paid meals	78%
Special education	13%
General education	81%
Non-limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Free or reduced lunch	62%
Paid meals	75%
Special education	25%
General education	77%
Non-limited English proficient	68%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Free or reduced lunch	54%
Paid meals	69%
Special education	43%
General education	67%
Non-limited English proficient	63%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Free or reduced lunch	71%
Paid meals	81%
Special education	30%
General education	85%
Non-limited English proficient	77%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free or reduced lunch	81%
Paid meals	85%
Special education	57%
General education	88%
Non-limited English proficient	84%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free or reduced lunch	58%
Paid meals	80%
Special education	7%
General education	77%
Non-limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	84%
Free or reduced lunch	79%
Paid meals	89%
Special education	13%
General education	92%
Non-limited English proficient	84%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	50%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	49%
Free or reduced lunch	34%
Paid meals	62%
Special education	20%
General education	53%
Non-limited English proficient	49%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	66%
Female	77%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Free or reduced lunch	55%
Paid meals	73%
Special education	15%
General education	72%
Non-limited English proficient	66%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	82%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Free or reduced lunch	64%
Paid meals	81%
Special education	25%
General education	80%
Non-limited English proficient	74%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	61%
Female	69%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Free or reduced lunch	50%
Paid meals	70%
Special education	5%
General education	70%
Non-limited English proficient	61%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Free or reduced lunch	64%
Paid meals	82%
Special education	38%
General education	80%
Non-limited English proficient	74%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Free or reduced lunch	58%
Paid meals	79%
Special education	11%
General education	78%
Non-limited English proficient	70%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	69%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Free or reduced lunch	54%
Paid meals	77%
Special education	5%
General education	76%
Non-limited English proficient	67%

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

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	20	18

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	76%
Hispanic	1%	7%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	40%	39%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,694	$8,800

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Student and staff support	6%	7%
Administration	12%	12%
Other expenditures	23%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >