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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 32% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 20% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 48% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 50% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 61% (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 Students32%
Female30%
Male34%
Black18%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White39%
Free or reduced lunch31%
Paid meals31%
Special education27%
General education32%
Limited English proficient33%
Non-limited English proficient31%

MathThis School
All Students20%
Female15%
Male26%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White28%
Free or reduced lunch20%
Paid meals23%
Special education27%
General education19%
Limited English proficient7%
Non-limited English proficient26%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students48%
Female53%
Male44%
Black57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%
Free or reduced lunch37%
Paid meals82%
General education54%
Limited English proficient27%
Non-limited English proficient54%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female57%
Male44%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced lunch40%
Paid meals82%
General education56%
Limited English proficient36%
Non-limited English proficient55%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black25%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals45%
General education49%
Non-limited English proficient46%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students50%
Female72%
Male28%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White48%
Free or reduced lunch51%
Paid meals45%
General education56%
Non-limited English proficient51%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Black66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch72%
Paid meals64%
General education72%
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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