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P-H-M Students Excel on Spring 2025 ILEARN

Posted on July 17, 2025

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (P-H-M) proudly shares the outstanding performance of its students on the Spring 2025 ILEARN assessment, as released by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). P-H-M students once again outperformed the state average by an impressive 20 percentage points in the percentage of students passing both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.

This achievement places P-H-M in the top 4% of public school corporations across Indiana.

“These results reflect the exceptional work of our teachers, students, and staff. We remain deeply committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, and this data shows that our efforts are paying off.”

— Superintendent Dr. Heather Short

P-H-M has maintained its Top 4% ranking for a second consecutive year, a testament to the district’s commitment to academic excellence and the strategies that drive student success.

Out of Indiana public schools that passed both ELA and Math, Northpoint and Prairie Vista Elementary Schools are in the Top 10, and Discovery Middle School is #3 in the state.

Strong Gains Across Grade Levels

A closer analysis of the data shows strong gains across grade levels and student groups. Middle school students, in particular, demonstrated significant improvement in math based on the state’s 2021 benchmark. P-H-M 8th grade Math performance is up 24% since the benchmark year, and the variance over the state average is now 28%.

The district’s Free and Reduced Lunch (F/R) student population, which now exceeds 30%, continues to demonstrate notable progress. Among Indiana’s largest public school districts testing close to 5,000 students, P-H-M ranks #1 in the state for the percentage of F/R students passing both ELA and Math.

“These achievements are not by accident. They are the result of intentional investments in teacher professional development and the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices. We are fortunate to have educators and staff who are deeply committed to supporting every learner.”

— Superintendent Dr. Heather Short

SAT Results

Indiana junior high school students are now required to take the SAT for graduation. The IDOE also released SAT results. Among public high schools in pass percentage, Penn High School moved up from #27 last year to #15 this year.

Assessment Data

ILEARN Mathematics

ILEARN Math Passing Rates: P-H-M vs. State Average, Grades 3–8
Table Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
P-H-M 71% 65% 65% 52% 57% 63%
State 52% 50% 42% 40% 36% 35%
Variance +19% +15% +23% +12% +21% +28%

ILEARN English Language Arts

ILEARN ELA Passing Rates: P-H-M vs. State Average, Grades 3–8
Table Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
P-H-M 60% 55% 64% 57% 56% 64%
State 41% 42% 41% 41% 38% 43%
Variance +19% +13% +23% +16% +18% +21%

Results from the Spring 2025 IREAD assessment are expected to be released in early fall, and P-H-M looks forward to sharing those outcomes as well.

 

 

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