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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 69% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (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 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
Black92%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial70%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals86%
Special education38%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female88%
Male88%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch80%
Paid meals90%
Special education53%
General education93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female67%
Male73%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial53%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Free or reduced lunch39%
Paid meals78%
Special education21%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient70%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals85%
Special education21%
General education82%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female90%
Male89%
Black77%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free or reduced lunch76%
Paid meals94%
Special education46%
General education94%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female88%
Male78%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals87%
Special education28%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient83%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial100%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals92%
Special education41%
General education93%
Non-limited English proficient89%
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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