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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 68% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 88% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% 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 3
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students68%
Female73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Paid meals69%
General education79%
Non-limited English proficient68%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Paid meals62%
General education71%
Non-limited English proficient63%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students67%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White65%
Paid meals91%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient67%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Paid meals82%
General education65%
Non-limited English proficient58%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Paid meals80%
General education77%
Non-limited English proficient73%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students82%
Female100%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Paid meals87%
General education86%
Non-limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Paid meals80%
General education76%
Non-limited English proficient73%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Paid meals84%
General education100%
Non-limited English proficient88%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Paid meals92%
General education100%
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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