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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 51% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 69% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 93% (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 Students51%
Female52%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced lunch43%
Paid meals56%
Special education20%
General education55%
Non-limited English proficient51%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals72%
Special education27%
General education74%
Non-limited English proficient69%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch69%
Paid meals90%
Special education47%
General education88%
Non-limited English proficient83%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Free or reduced lunch64%
Paid meals78%
Special education27%
General education80%
Non-limited English proficient74%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch86%
Paid meals91%
Special education74%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient89%
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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