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Signature School Inc

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
Vanderburgh County
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PH: (812) 421-1820
FAX: (812) 421-9189

  • Grades 9-12
  • 300 students
  • 1 school

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 99% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (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 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Paid meals99%
General education98%
Non-limited English proficient98%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Paid meals97%
General education98%
Non-limited English proficient98%
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 teacher1518

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%1%
Black, not Hispanic3%12%
Hispanic<1%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program8%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,732$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional75%60%
Student and staff support2%7%
Administration22%12%
Other expenditures<1%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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