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Brown County School Corporation

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357 East Main St
Nashville, IN 47448
Brown County
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PH: (812) 988-6601
FAX: (812) 988-5403

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2243 students
  • 6 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 62% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 58% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 84% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 65% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 69% (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 Students68%
Female71%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals70%
Special education22%
General education79%
Non-limited English proficient68%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female60%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals67%
Special education26%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals72%
Special education37%
General education76%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch63%
Paid meals72%
Special education45%
General education79%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female61%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals61%
Special education34%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient62%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students68%
Female79%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals67%
Special education34%
General education79%
Non-limited English proficient69%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female80%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch60%
Paid meals78%
Special education47%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female87%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch77%
Paid meals77%
Special education46%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient76%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch83%
Paid meals83%
Special education69%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female56%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals61%
Special education29%
General education63%
Non-limited English proficient58%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female82%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals76%
Special education35%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient73%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch81%
Paid meals86%
Special education53%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch68%
Paid meals82%
Special education37%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient77%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch78%
Paid meals87%
Special education53%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient84%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals69%
Special education28%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient65%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female63%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals66%
Special education22%
General education70%
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 teacher1518

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Hispanic<1%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program36%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,604$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%60%
Student and staff support11%7%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures23%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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