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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 6

English/Language Arts
 80% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 72% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Science
 73% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 74% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

English/Language Arts
 75% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 67% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (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 Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch54%
Paid meals88%
Special education33%
General education85%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-limited English proficient81%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Free or reduced lunch65%
Paid meals93%
Special education42%
General education92%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-limited English proficient90%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Free or reduced lunch48%
Paid meals79%
Special education46%
General education76%
Limited English proficient13%
Non-limited English proficient77%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Free or reduced lunch50%
Paid meals79%
Special education29%
General education78%
Limited English proficient27%
Non-limited English proficient77%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female93%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Free or reduced lunch68%
Paid meals92%
Special education63%
General education90%
Limited English proficient40%
Non-limited English proficient91%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students75%
Female77%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Free or reduced lunch67%
Paid meals76%
Special education10%
General education80%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-limited English proficient76%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch71%
Paid meals84%
Special education15%
General education88%
Limited English proficient46%
Non-limited English proficient84%
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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