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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 46% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 35% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 63% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (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.

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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 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students57%
Female57%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals63%
Special education33%
General education64%
Non-limited English proficient58%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female53%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals70%
Special education33%
General education66%
Non-limited English proficient61%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female39%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Free or reduced lunch39%
Paid meals55%
Special education36%
General education48%
Non-limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students59%
Female67%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Free or reduced lunch44%
Paid meals77%
Special education18%
General education68%
Non-limited English proficient59%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female64%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch58%
Paid meals74%
Special education36%
General education72%
Non-limited English proficient65%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female71%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Free or reduced lunch45%
Paid meals78%
Special education21%
General education73%
Non-limited English proficient65%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals86%
Special education36%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient71%
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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