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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 83% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 79% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, and in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • 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 School
All Students84%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch78%
Paid meals93%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient87%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female84%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Free or reduced lunch89%
Paid meals93%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students83%
Female91%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch73%
Paid meals91%
General education88%
Non-limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch87%
Paid meals85%
General education88%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students79%
Female68%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch73%
Paid meals86%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient79%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students79%
Female68%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch73%
Paid meals85%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female58%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals86%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 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, and in grades 5 and 7 in science.
  • 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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