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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 51% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (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 Students62%
Female77%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial46%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch57%
Paid meals87%
Special education20%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient61%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial54%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals82%
Special education50%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students56%
Female64%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Special education33%
General education64%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Special education67%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient72%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female47%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial33%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals58%
Special education36%
General education61%
Non-limited English proficient51%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female59%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial42%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals75%
Special education36%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female65%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals84%
Special education65%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient71%
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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