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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 58% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 64% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 73% (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.

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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 Students58%
Female65%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Free or reduced lunch52%
Paid meals62%
Special education9%
General education65%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female51%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Free or reduced lunch42%
Paid meals64%
Special education18%
General education61%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students77%
Female87%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals82%
General education85%
Non-limited English proficient79%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch74%
Paid meals85%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient81%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals66%
Special education40%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient66%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students78%
Female91%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals83%
Special education40%
General education84%
Non-limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Free or reduced lunch80%
Paid meals92%
Special education60%
General education91%
Non-limited English proficient87%
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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