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The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.
41 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.
47 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.
47 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.
47 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.
44 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.
40 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.
40 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.
40 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.
34 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.
34 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.
37 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
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.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
Our rating (from 1 to 10) reflects a school's overall performance. The higher the rating, the more likely the school will prepare your child for the future, so choose an above-average school (8-10) if possible. For average schools (4-7), do careful research and look for evidence that the school has high-quality programs. For below-average schools (1-3), take caution; a low-performing school may not provide the instruction or environment your child needs to learn, and you may need to supplement classroom lessons at home.
*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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2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis,
IN 46220
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