Independence Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 5

Social Studies
 31% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 44% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 65% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 49% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Grade 6

Social Studies
 32% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 57% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 7

Social Studies
 46% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 44% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 in math and English language arts and in grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 in science and social studies.
• The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

See Louisiana's state standards  

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 4

Social Studies
Data not available for this school (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 62% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this school (2008)
 41% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

English Language Arts
Data not available for this school (2008)
 41% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 0% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this school (2008)
 6% (2007)
 0% (2006)
 10% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Grade 8

Social Studies
 41% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 53% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 36% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
• The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

See Louisiana's state standards

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