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South Knox School Corp

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6116 East Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
Knox County
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PH: (812) 726-4440
FAX: (812) 743-2110

  • Grades K-12
  • 1197 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 94% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 70% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 88% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 69% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 70% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 71% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 59% (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 Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free or reduced lunch85%
Paid meals97%
Special education92%
General education94%
Non-limited English proficient94%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals83%
Special education58%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch79%
Paid meals89%
Special education62%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals87%
Special education77%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female66%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals78%
Special education64%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient70%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals87%
Special education71%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient80%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals94%
Special education92%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch77%
Paid meals92%
Special education67%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient88%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Free or reduced lunch100%
Paid meals96%
Special education91%
General education97%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals74%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient69%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female83%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals76%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient72%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals91%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female81%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch44%
Paid meals78%
Special education13%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient70%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch60%
Paid meals81%
Special education47%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students71%
Female78%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals74%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient71%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female61%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals77%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient70%
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 Hispanic98%76%
Hispanic<1%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
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 program24%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,615$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures24%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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