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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% 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 Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals81%
Special education52%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient77%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced lunch83%
Paid meals87%
Special education56%
General education89%
Non-limited English proficient86%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Free or reduced lunch93%
Paid meals97%
Special education83%
General education98%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals87%
Special education48%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient85%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals90%
Special education65%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient87%
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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