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Highland Cusd 5

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
Madison County
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PH: (618) 654-2106

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3191 students
  • 7 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 91% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Math
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 62% (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
 60% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 71% (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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212020
Graduating class of 2004 201920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
Graduating class of 2004 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 202021
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 credentials0%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 12321
Grade 22221
Grade 32422
Grade 42423
Grade 52523
Grade 62423
Grade 72522
Grade 81822
High school2119
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White97%55%
Hispanic1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
Multiracial/Ethnic<1%2%
Black<1%20%
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 students22%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,160$8,340
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support5%7%
Administration9%13%
Other expenditures28%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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