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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 78% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 62% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 72% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (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 Students66%
Female59%
Male73%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Free or reduced lunch42%
Paid meals91%
Special education64%
General education67%
Limited English proficient15%
Non-limited English proficient78%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female47%
Male66%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free or reduced lunch32%
Paid meals82%
Special education36%
General education60%
Limited English proficient5%
Non-limited English proficient70%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students73%
Female80%
Male65%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Free or reduced lunch56%
Paid meals91%
General education78%
Non-limited English proficient82%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Free or reduced lunch62%
Paid meals94%
General education83%
Non-limited English proficient82%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female54%
Male68%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Free or reduced lunch31%
Paid meals81%
Special education33%
General education67%
Limited English proficient10%
Non-limited English proficient69%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students72%
Female66%
Male75%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Free or reduced lunch53%
Paid meals82%
Special education17%
General education81%
Limited English proficient10%
Non-limited English proficient80%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female64%
Male74%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Free or reduced lunch47%
Paid meals83%
Special education25%
General education76%
Limited English proficient20%
Non-limited English proficient76%
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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