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Decatur Discovery Academy Inc

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

5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Marion County
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PH: (317) 856-0900
FAX: (317) 856-0143

Grades 9-12
135 students
1 school

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ISTEP+ Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science

43% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts

58% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts

54% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

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

Math

73% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts

45% (2009)

35% (2008)

43% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math

15% (2009)

29% (2008)

30% (2007)

24% (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 7

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	32%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Paid meals	48%
General education	45%
Non-limited English proficient	43%

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Paid meals	65%
General education	62%
Non-limited English proficient	58%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	72%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Paid meals	78%
General education	79%
Non-limited English proficient	78%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	54%
Female	62%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Paid meals	55%
General education	57%
Non-limited English proficient	54%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Paid meals	70%
General education	75%
Non-limited English proficient	73%

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Paid meals	45%
General education	47%
Non-limited English proficient	45%

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	10%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	11%
Paid meals	27%
General education	18%
Non-limited English proficient	15%

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

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	11	18

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	76%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	12%
Hispanic	<1%	7%
Unspecified	4%	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	41%	39%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.