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John S Irwin Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 316 students
 

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Posted July 30, 2009
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My daughter started at Irwin and now has graduated from high school. Irwin is much better than her middle school or high school for the teachers' dedication and the parents' contribution. Jeff is an excellent principal, who successfully turned the ISTEP scores up.
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Posted March 6, 2008
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The school is oneof thebest in the city. The teachers are constanlty upgrading their knowledge based on research. The staff shows they not only care about the kids, but the kids' entire families. Parental involvement is cery high and the PTA is one of the best in Indiana. The principal only hires the best employees as evidenced by the time and painstaking research he does to find high quality candidates from which to choose. The students take ownership of the school. Shared leadership is apparent as the principal, teachers, parents, and students all have roles in supporting the continuous improvements in academic achievement. Curent test results show that at almost every level the school has set new performance records and has moved up to the second highest performing school in the district!

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Posted August 24, 2007
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The teachers at Irwin are top notch. They really care about the students' academic and character growth. The entire staff is dedicated to preparing the students for success in middle school and high school.
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Posted November 16, 2006
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I have 2 children that attend Irwin & I absolutely love the school. The teachers are great & are dedicated to their students & Mr. Cline is a wonderful principal who always does everything that he can for the kids! Thanks!
—Submitted by Rose Caro, a parent

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Posted July 26, 2004
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Irwin school has a staff that you can count on when you need them. From the secretary that answers the phone to the principal. They are a very caring staff that strives to be sure your student is learning as much as possible while they assure them they are loved and cared about.
—Submitted by chris pranger, a parent

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 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 goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 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 goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
81%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 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 goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests

Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Academic rating
9 / 10
Climate rating
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The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
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Reading growth
Above average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 42% 73%
Black 32% 12%
Hispanic 15% 8%
Multiracial 6% 4%
Asian 3% 2%
American Indian 1% 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A47%
Special education 9%N/A15%
English learners 7%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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