Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 64% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 56% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 53% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 38% (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

See Indiana's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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 Students64%
Female70%
Male57%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial54%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals71%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient63%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female56%
Male57%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals63%
General education61%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students53%
Female71%
Male36%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced lunch35%
Paid meals76%
General education61%
Non-limited English proficient52%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female62%
Male44%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals66%
General education60%
Non-limited English proficient53%
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.

More about the tests  

Back to top >
How challenging is Perley Primary Center?