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Vincennes Community School Corp

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300 North 6th St
Vincennes, IN 47591
Knox County
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PH: (812) 882-4844
FAX: (812) 885-1427

  • Grades K-12
  • 2784 students
  • 7 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 58% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 50% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 73% (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
 62% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 65% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 62% (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 Students84%
Female84%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals88%
Special education64%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient84%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals79%
Special education48%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals88%
Special education28%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals83%
Special education37%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female61%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals68%
Special education25%
General education63%
Non-limited English proficient58%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals87%
Special education21%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient76%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female64%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch60%
Paid meals80%
Special education42%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch57%
Paid meals79%
Special education26%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female65%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals85%
Special education41%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced lunch38%
Paid meals68%
Special education31%
General education55%
Non-limited English proficient51%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female73%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals80%
Special education29%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient63%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals88%
Special education49%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female66%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals74%
Special education9%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient62%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals76%
Special education36%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female73%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals72%
Special education19%
General education76%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female60%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals71%
Special education16%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient62%
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 teacher1418

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%76%
Black, not Hispanic1%12%
Hispanic<1%7%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified2%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program52%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,247$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures18%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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