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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 52% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 79% (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 Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch38%
Paid meals82%
Special education28%
General education62%
Limited English proficient20%
Non-limited English proficient72%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female58%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals75%
Special education43%
General education64%
Limited English proficient48%
Non-limited English proficient67%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students62%
Female70%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals86%
General education66%
Limited English proficient31%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female74%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch82%
Paid meals87%
General education86%
Limited English proficient81%
Non-limited English proficient85%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female48%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch46%
Paid meals67%
General education54%
Limited English proficient35%
Non-limited English proficient59%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female48%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals67%
General education58%
Limited English proficient35%
Non-limited English proficient62%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female48%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals67%
General education62%
Limited English proficient53%
Non-limited English proficient62%
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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