ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 85% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 93% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (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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  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 7
ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial79%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals87%
Special education60%
General education88%
Non-limited English proficient86%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial94%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Free or reduced lunch78%
Paid meals95%
Special education62%
General education96%
Non-limited English proficient94%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial94%
American Indiann/a
White99%
Free or reduced lunch86%
Paid meals98%
Special education84%
General education99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic73%
Multiracial100%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals95%
Special education55%
General education97%
Non-limited English proficient94%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black75%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial95%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals96%
Special education69%
General education97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
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  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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