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East Allen County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1240 Sr 930 E
New Haven, IN 46774
Allen County
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PH: (260) 446-0100
FAX: (260) 446-0107

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7381 students
  • 13 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 77% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 79% in 2010.

Math
 72% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science
 65% (2010)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2010.

Math
 60% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Social Studies
 52% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 64% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2010.

Math
 70% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Science
 61% (2010)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Social Studies
 56% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

English/Language Arts
 70% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2010.

Math
 67% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 69% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 69% in 2010.

Math
 70% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies.
  • 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 Students77%
Female78%
Male75%
Black71%
Asian/Pacific Islander29%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial78%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals92%
Special education36%
General education81%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-limited English proficient82%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female69%
Male74%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander47%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial68%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals87%
Special education33%
General education76%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female66%
Male64%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander24%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial45%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals83%
Special education30%
General education68%
Limited English proficient21%
Non-limited English proficient70%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male67%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islander29%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial58%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals86%
Special education19%
General education75%
Limited English proficient27%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander28%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial21%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch44%
Paid meals78%
Special education24%
General education64%
Limited English proficient25%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
Social StudiesThis District
All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islander15%
Hispanic44%
Multiracial53%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch37%
Paid meals72%
Special education24%
General education56%
Limited English proficient14%
Non-limited English proficient57%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islander19%
Hispanic41%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals83%
Special education24%
General education68%
Limited English proficient17%
Non-limited English proficient70%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male70%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander19%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial64%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals86%
Special education40%
General education74%
Limited English proficient27%
Non-limited English proficient76%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ScienceThis District
All Students61%
Female68%
Male56%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islander17%
Hispanic45%
Multiracial61%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch44%
Paid meals79%
Special education21%
General education65%
Limited English proficient7%
Non-limited English proficient66%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female79%
Male59%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander21%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals85%
Special education12%
General education72%
Limited English proficient7%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander24%
Hispanic55%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals88%
Special education34%
General education74%
Limited English proficient14%
Non-limited English proficient77%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis District
All Students56%
Female53%
Male61%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander21%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial63%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals69%
Special education16%
General education61%
Limited English proficient6%
Non-limited English proficient61%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male67%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander23%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial76%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals84%
Special education16%
General education74%
Limited English proficient6%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islander26%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals81%
Special education20%
General education71%
Limited English proficient14%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students69%
Female77%
Male62%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islander16%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals85%
Special education14%
General education74%
Limited English proficient14%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals87%
Special education27%
General education73%
Limited English proficient13%
Non-limited English proficient74%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies.
  • 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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 ECA Results

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 54% (2010)
The state average for Algebra I was 61% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

English
 60% (2010)
The state average for English was 63% in 2010.

Biology I
 31% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 37% in 2010.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Indiana used the (ECA) assessment to test students in grades 10 in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10.
  • The is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10.
  • 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1917

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic72%75%
Black, not Hispanic14%12%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%1%
Hispanic4%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified4%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%42%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,213$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support7%7%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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