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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 50% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 64% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 84% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 65% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 65% (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 3
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals83%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient78%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female69%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals80%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient75%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female79%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals71%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient75%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch73%
Paid meals82%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient79%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female48%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals47%
General education53%
Non-limited English proficient51%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals74%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch73%
Paid meals66%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female77%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced lunch42%
Paid meals67%
General education64%
Non-limited English proficient57%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female77%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch33%
Paid meals84%
General education76%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female69%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Paid meals64%
General education63%
Non-limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students84%
Female100%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Paid meals88%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient84%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female88%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Paid meals88%
General education90%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students65%
Female83%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals65%
Special education27%
General education76%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals68%
Special education9%
General education79%
Non-limited English proficient64%
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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