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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 86% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (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 Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals81%
Special education42%
General education85%
Limited English proficient60%
Non-limited English proficient80%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black67%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial87%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals88%
Special education52%
General education92%
Limited English proficient55%
Non-limited English proficient88%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial90%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Free or reduced lunch87%
Paid meals93%
Special education70%
General education96%
Limited English proficient85%
Non-limited English proficient93%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black85%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial88%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Free or reduced lunch85%
Paid meals92%
Special education63%
General education94%
Limited English proficient67%
Non-limited English proficient92%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Free or reduced lunch84%
Paid meals97%
Special education74%
General education97%
Limited English proficient60%
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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