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.
Testing in Indiana: An Overview
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