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Danville Community School Corp

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200 Warrior Way
Danville, IN 46122
Hendricks County
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PH: (317) 745-2212
FAX: (317) 745-3924

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2608 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 89% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 88% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

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

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 67% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 79% (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 Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch79%
Paid meals93%
Special education50%
General education93%
Non-limited English proficient90%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals79%
Special education33%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free or reduced lunch87%
Paid meals88%
Special education60%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient88%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial72%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals84%
Special education60%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals71%
Special education42%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient68%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch68%
Paid meals83%
Special education47%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient80%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch63%
Paid meals77%
Special education42%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch70%
Paid meals91%
Special education44%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient85%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free or reduced lunch78%
Paid meals90%
Special education44%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient86%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals81%
Special education52%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient77%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced lunch83%
Paid meals87%
Special education56%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient86%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Free or reduced lunch93%
Paid meals97%
Special education83%
General education98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals87%
Special education48%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient85%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals90%
Special education65%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female91%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch80%
Paid meals86%
Special education39%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient85%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals83%
Special education44%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient82%
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 teacher1918

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%76%
Hispanic2%7%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program23%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,314$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%60%
Student and staff support6%7%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures26%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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