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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
  • 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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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  ISAT Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income27%
Non-low income88%
IEP43%
Non-IEP88%
LEP20%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income39%
Non-low income95%
IEP57%
Non-IEP93%
LEP33%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income97%
IEP50%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income98%
IEP70%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income97%
IEP70%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income92%
IEP50%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income97%
IEP75%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
  • 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 different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2005 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2004-2005


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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