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GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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755 Luther Dr
Romeoville, IL 60446
Will County
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PH: (815) 886-2700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 17,963 students
  • 20 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 84% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 68% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 62% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and students in grades 4 and 7 in science.
  • The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 53% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 50% (2004)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182020
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: IL State Board of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All high school students in Illinois must take the ACT. Participation rate for all schools and districts is at or near 100%.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent graduating students' most recent scores from an ACT national test date or PSAE testing.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials2%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12221
Grade 22421
Grade 32322
Grade 42423
Grade 52423
Grade 62023
Grade 72022
Grade 82022
High school2119
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White34%55%
Hispanic33%19%
Black24%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%4%
Multiracial/Ethnic3%2%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students37%41%
Limited English proficient students5%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate93%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,413$8,340
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support7%7%
Administration12%13%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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