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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 69% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (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 Students69%
Female67%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals73%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch77%
Paid meals79%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient78%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free or reduced lunch92%
Paid meals88%
General education94%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female87%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Paid meals71%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient73%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Paid meals85%
General education88%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Paid meals76%
Special education10%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Paid meals70%
Special education20%
General education76%
Non-limited English proficient70%
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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