Department Of Education Announces 2016-17 Four Stars Schools

Last updated on Monday, February 26, 2018

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2016-2017 Four Star Schools. The Four Star Schools designation is designed by the Department to recognize great schools in Indiana.

"Receiving designation as a Four Star School signifies a pursuit of academic excellence among students, educators, and the administration," said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. "I am honored to recognize these Four Star Schools for their hard work and dedication in preparing their students for a bright and prosperous future."

Receiving the award locally:

Saint Charles Boromeo School, Bloomington
Binford Elementary School, Bloomington
Bloomington High School South, Bloomington
Childs Elementary School, Bloomington
University Elementary School, Bloomington
Barr Reeve Middle/High School, Montgomery
Ferdinand Elementary School, Ferdinand
Pine Ridge Elementary School, Birdseye

The Four Star School Award has been in existence for 30 years.

Criteria to be included on this list:

A school must have received an "A" for the 2016-2017 school year.
A school must have tested at least 95% of students on ISTEP English/Language Arts and Math.
Grade 3-8 & Grade 10 combined ISTEP Pass Percentage (Pass Percentage of English/Language
Arts ISTEP + Pass Percentage of Math ISTEP) must be in Top 25th Percentile for each grade
tested. (minimum of 10 students).
Grade 3-8 & Grade 10 Percent Passing Both ISTEP (Percent of students who passed both the
English/Language Arts ISTEP + Math ISTEP) must be in the Top 25th Percentile. (minimum of 10
students).

For more information regarding the Four Star School Award, visit here . To view a complete list of recognized schools, visit here.

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