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Hamilton Southeastern High School

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ISTEP+ Results
Scale: % passing Grade 10 English/Language Arts 91% (2009) 89% (2008) 87% (2007) 89% (2006) The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009. Math 91% (2009) 89% (2008) 89% (2007) 90% (2006) The state average for Math was 65% 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
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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 10

English/Language Arts	This School
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	90%
Black	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	82%
Multiracial	93%
American Indian	n/a
White	94%
Free or reduced lunch	69%
Paid meals	92%
Special education	63%
General education	93%
Non-limited English proficient	92%

Math	This School
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	80%
American Indian	n/a
White	93%
Free or reduced lunch	74%
Paid meals	92%
Special education	53%
General education	94%
Non-limited English proficient	91%

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.

Blue Ribbon Award
This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education. Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005 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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