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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 51% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 68% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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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  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 School
All Students51%
Female60%
Male41%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracial54%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced lunch46%
Paid meals73%
Special education36%
General education55%
Limited English proficient28%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female50%
Male37%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracial40%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced lunch39%
Paid meals63%
Special education43%
General education44%
Limited English proficient22%
Non-limited English proficient49%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female61%
Male58%
Black47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch57%
Paid meals75%
Special education30%
General education64%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female67%
Male70%
Black68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals75%
Special education60%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient72%
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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