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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 37% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 44% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 46% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% 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 7
ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female33%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White37%
Free or reduced lunch40%
Paid meals35%
General education45%
Non-limited English proficient37%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students44%
Female60%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Free or reduced lunch30%
Paid meals53%
General education54%
Non-limited English proficient44%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female100%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch90%
Paid meals89%
General education95%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female73%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals55%
General education56%
Non-limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female100%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free or reduced lunch70%
Paid meals95%
General education92%
Non-limited English proficient87%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students46%
Female55%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Paid meals56%
General education55%
Non-limited English proficient46%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female45%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Paid meals72%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient58%
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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