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Scott County School District 1

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P.O. Box 9
Austin, IN 47102
Scott County
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PH: (812) 794-8750
FAX: (812) 794-8765

  • Grades K-12
  • 1425 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 45% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 39% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 43% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 66% (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 Students58%
Female64%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals83%
Special education12%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals83%
Special education12%
General education62%
Non-limited English proficient53%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female74%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals78%
Special education9%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals93%
Special education50%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female43%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced lunch41%
Paid meals59%
Special education20%
General education49%
Non-limited English proficient45%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students54%
Female65%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals67%
Special education20%
General education59%
Non-limited English proficient54%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch61%
Paid meals82%
Special education53%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students53%
Female48%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals63%
Special education18%
General education59%
Non-limited English proficient53%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced lunch73%
Paid meals83%
Special education41%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female38%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%
Free or reduced lunch31%
Paid meals59%
Special education0%
General education48%
Non-limited English proficient39%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female67%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals75%
Special education5%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient60%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals88%
Special education21%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female57%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced lunch47%
Paid meals70%
Special education25%
General education60%
Non-limited English proficient56%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female60%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch70%
Paid meals73%
Special education33%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female66%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals75%
Special education8%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient62%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female40%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White45%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals48%
Special education0%
General education49%
Non-limited English proficient43%
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 teacher1618

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%76%
Hispanic<1%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program45%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,085$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Student and staff support5%7%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures22%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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