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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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

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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