Scale: % passing
Grade 6
English/Language Arts

68% (2009)

69% (2008)

70% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.
Math

88% (2009)

84% (2008)

91% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Science

53% (2009)

62% (2008)

49% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.
English/Language Arts

61% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.
Math

84% (2009)

90% (2008)

85% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
English/Language Arts

65% (2009)

81% (2008)

75% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.
Math

78% (2009)

83% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (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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