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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 5

Science
 24% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 45% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 42% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 17% (2009)
 18% (2008)
 16% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 30% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 39% (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 Students24%
Female20%
Male28%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
Multiracial25%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced lunch10%
Paid meals37%
Special education8%
General education28%
Limited English proficient18%
Non-limited English proficient24%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students45%
Female54%
Male35%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial33%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Free or reduced lunch31%
Paid meals58%
Special education22%
General education51%
Limited English proficient45%
Non-limited English proficient45%

MathThis School
All Students38%
Female35%
Male43%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial58%
American Indiann/a
White41%
Free or reduced lunch27%
Paid meals50%
Special education17%
General education44%
Limited English proficient64%
Non-limited English proficient37%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students42%
Female44%
Male39%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial39%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced lunch29%
Paid meals64%
Special education13%
General education50%
Non-limited English proficient42%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female45%
Male51%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracial45%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch37%
Paid meals65%
Special education23%
General education54%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Female12%
Male23%
Black11%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracial20%
American Indiann/a
White28%
Free or reduced lunch13%
Paid meals19%
Special education3%
General education21%
Non-limited English proficient18%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students40%
Female50%
Male31%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Free or reduced lunch30%
Paid meals45%
Special education14%
General education47%
Non-limited English proficient40%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female60%
Male46%
Black43%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals57%
Special education31%
General education59%
Non-limited English proficient53%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students30%
Female34%
Male27%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced lunch26%
Paid meals33%
Special education10%
General education35%
Non-limited English proficient31%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female40%
Male41%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Free or reduced lunch36%
Paid meals43%
Special education30%
General education43%
Non-limited English proficient39%
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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