ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 92% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 82% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 75% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% 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 Students92%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Free or reduced lunch84%
Paid meals96%
Special education71%
General education96%
Non-limited English proficient92%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch75%
Paid meals93%
Special education71%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient88%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female86%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals80%
Special education50%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient76%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch70%
Paid meals88%
Special education61%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female73%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch66%
Paid meals79%
Special education64%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient76%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch83%
Paid meals83%
Special education71%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient85%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch61%
Paid meals84%
Special education78%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient78%
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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  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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