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  ISTEP+ Results
 
Scale: % passing

Grade 3

English/Language Arts
 59% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English/Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.

Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 45% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2009.

English/Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 74% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (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.

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 Students59%
Female64%
Male54%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Free or reduced lunch42%
Paid meals85%
Special education0%
General education66%
Limited English proficient17%
Non-limited English proficient70%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch49%
Paid meals76%
Special education50%
General education61%
Limited English proficient48%
Non-limited English proficient62%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female56%
Male54%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch41%
Paid meals67%
Special education50%
General education55%
Limited English proficient10%
Non-limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female59%
Male73%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Free or reduced lunch55%
Paid meals77%
Special education58%
General education67%
Limited English proficient50%
Non-limited English proficient68%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis School
All Students45%
Female45%
Male46%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced lunch31%
Paid meals55%
Special education17%
General education51%
Limited English proficient21%
Non-limited English proficient50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male52%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Free or reduced lunch31%
Paid meals70%
Special education8%
General education63%
Limited English proficient29%
Non-limited English proficient60%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female64%
Male68%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Free or reduced lunch46%
Paid meals79%
Special education50%
General education69%
Limited English proficient29%
Non-limited English proficient73%
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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