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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 7

Science
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 87% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 97% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 76% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English/Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% 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 7
ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female73%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch85%
Paid meals78%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient80%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch84%
Paid meals89%
General education87%
Non-limited English proficient88%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Free or reduced lunch100%
Paid meals95%
General education96%
Non-limited English proficient96%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students76%
Female87%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals80%
General education81%
Non-limited English proficient78%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Free or reduced lunch80%
Paid meals100%
General education97%
Non-limited English proficient95%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female70%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Free or reduced lunch38%
Paid meals70%
General education69%
Non-limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals73%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient67%
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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