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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 5

Science
 88% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 94% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% 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 5
ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male86%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals91%
Special education72%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient90%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals95%
Special education78%
General education96%
Non-limited English proficient95%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals94%
Special education71%
General education95%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Free or reduced lunch78%
Paid meals93%
Special education70%
General education96%
Non-limited English proficient92%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black73%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial85%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals94%
Special education76%
General education96%
Non-limited English proficient94%
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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