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Greensburg Community Schools

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1312 West Westridge Pky
Greensburg, IN 47240
Decatur County
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PH: (812) 663-4774
FAX: (812) 663-5713

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2098 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISTEP+ Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 78% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 62% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 63% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 66% (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 3
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch75%
Paid meals92%
Special education46%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient84%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female65%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch59%
Paid meals83%
Special education62%
General education70%
Non-limited English proficient71%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals90%
Special education48%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals85%
Special education58%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient78%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals86%
Special education70%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient78%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female88%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals87%
Special education48%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female92%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals92%
Special education61%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female65%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals75%
Special education26%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient63%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals68%
Special education30%
General education65%
Non-limited English proficient59%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female59%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch46%
Paid meals75%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient64%

English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals87%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient78%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free or reduced lunch84%
Paid meals97%
General education93%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals86%
Special education37%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch70%
Paid meals89%
Special education48%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals86%
Special education36%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch47%
Paid meals77%
Special education36%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient66%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1717

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%77%
Hispanic2%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program37%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,796$8,800
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Student and staff support4%7%
Administration15%12%
Other expenditures22%21%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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