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  ITED Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 80% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

Math
 82% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Iowa: An Overview

See Iowa's state standards  

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  ITED Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Low socioeconomic status50%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Low socioeconomic status56%
Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Iowa used the Iowa Test of Educational Development (ITED) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
  • The ITED is a norm-referenced test, which means it measures how well students in Iowa score in comparison to their peers nationwide. Students who score at the 40th percentile are considered proficient.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

More about the tests  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2006 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2005-2006


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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