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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 5

Science
 40% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 29% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 32% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 54% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students40%
Female32%
Male47%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial41%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced lunch34%
Paid meals59%
Special education29%
General education42%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-limited English proficient42%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female61%
Male48%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial64%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch47%
Paid meals75%
Special education26%
General education61%
Limited English proficient23%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female50%
Male62%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracial59%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals83%
Special education45%
General education59%
Limited English proficient8%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female69%
Male49%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracial54%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals77%
Special education32%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female73%
Male56%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial62%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals74%
Special education35%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient64%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female18%
Male37%
Black7%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracial36%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Free or reduced lunch21%
Paid meals42%
Special education3%
General education34%
Non-limited English proficient30%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals65%
Special education24%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient64%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracial71%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals76%
Special education31%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient69%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students54%
Female67%
Male41%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial47%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Free or reduced lunch40%
Paid meals76%
Special education15%
General education63%
Non-limited English proficient53%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female64%
Male67%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracial69%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals83%
Special education28%
General education75%
Non-limited English proficient65%
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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