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Gosport Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 195 students

Community Rating

4 stars

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2012:
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Posted April 26, 2012

This school thinks it is best that a child be paddled for their behavior rather than talking to the student and finding out why they are acting out. I have had nothing but problems from the staff, they discriminate against my 2 boys because of the way their older siblings/cousins behaved years ago at the same school. I would not recommend going to this school if your child(ren) have ADD/ADHD or if you're going thru a divorce because they would rather make it harder on your child(ren), than find out whjat is really going on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2010

The principal seems truly interested in the children, the school, and the community. Although, I do wish there was better communication between the parents and the teacher, but I think it is better here than most places anyway. The community is very small, and the diversity is limited. The teacher quality is wanting, but what can you ask for in such a small community? I would say, that most of all, the community and the principal push this school to a four. Thank you Indiana for supporting our small schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

We are new to Gosport Elementary and we have had a smooth transition and my child is enjoying the school very much. We moved from a large school corporation that excelled in education and was worried that he may not be challenged enough in a smaller school. We are pleased that the school and his teacher has really put my mind at ease and he is definitely being challenged and doing well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2005

Both of my children went to GES and love it! They have been to several schools in Altamonte Springs Fl and Martinsville Indiana and think that Gosprt is the best! The one on one the teachers give the kids is second to none, Thier grades improved greatly. The teachers and Principal are very personable and very understanding. Always willing to help in anyway they can. The school shows pride and spirit and instils this in each and every child. All kids are asked to participate, the thing of teachers pet is a thing of the past in this school as all kids are equal and givin every opertunity to shine! If you are thinkng of moving to this quain town, I highly recomend it and be assured that your child will be in the best of hands at GES! We need more teachers and Principals like this one!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
68%
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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%
Social Studies

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
54%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
54%
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 "A".

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

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
7 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

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Academic rating

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.
Overall academic rating

7

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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This school
Reading growth
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.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 73%
Multiracial 2% 4%
American Indian N/A 0%
Asian N/A 2%
Black N/A 12%
Hispanic N/A 8%
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 55%N/A47%
English learners 0%N/A5%
Special education 22%N/A15%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 North 9th St.
Gosport, IN 47433
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Phone: (812) 879-4694

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