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Charter School of the Dunes

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

860 North Lake St
Gary, IN 46403
Lake County
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PH: (219) 939-9690
FAX: (219) 939-9031

Grades K-8
437 students
1 school

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ISTEP+ Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts

42% (2009)

52% (2008)

47% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

54% (2008)

25% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts

76% (2009)

48% (2008)

41% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

41% (2008)

34% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science

39% (2009)

20% (2008)

5% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts

65% (2009)

38% (2008)

31% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

31% (2008)

18% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts

41% (2009)

44% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math

64% (2009)

31% (2008)

46% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science

17% (2009)

16% (2008)

17% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts

42% (2009)

37% (2008)

34% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

29% (2009)

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts

55% (2009)

25% (2008)

14% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

25% (2008)

14% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 Arts	This District
All Students	42%
Female	52%
Male	32%
Black	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	49%
Paid meals	20%
General education	46%
Non-limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	52%
Male	27%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	40%
Paid meals	40%
General education	41%
Non-limited English proficient	40%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	91%
Male	62%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	75%
Paid meals	78%
General education	79%
Non-limited English proficient	76%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	86%
Male	67%
Black	75%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	75%
Paid meals	78%
General education	79%
Non-limited English proficient	77%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	43%
Male	35%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	34%
Paid meals	55%
Special education	18%
General education	46%
Non-limited English proficient	39%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	65%
Female	78%
Male	52%
Black	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	66%
Paid meals	64%
Special education	36%
General education	74%
Non-limited English proficient	65%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
Black	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	63%
Paid meals	64%
Special education	27%
General education	74%
Non-limited English proficient	63%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	41%
Female	40%
Male	41%
Black	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	33%
General education	41%
Non-limited English proficient	41%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	70%
Male	58%
Black	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	56%
General education	64%
Non-limited English proficient	64%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science	This District
All Students	17%
Male	20%
Black	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	21%
General education	17%
Non-limited English proficient	17%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	42%
Male	47%
Black	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	37%
General education	43%
Non-limited English proficient	42%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Male	40%
Black	23%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	31%
General education	30%
Non-limited English proficient	29%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	63%
Male	47%
Black	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	43%
Paid meals	80%
General education	55%
Non-limited English proficient	55%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	94%
Male	60%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Free or reduced lunch	72%
Paid meals	90%
General education	77%
Non-limited English proficient	77%

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	90%	12%
White, not Hispanic	2%	76%
Hispanic	1%	7%
Unspecified	7%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	66%	39%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,590	$8,800

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	48%	60%
Student and staff support	8%	7%
Administration	29%	12%
Other expenditures	16%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >