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755 Luther Dr
Romeoville, IL 60446
Will County
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PH: (815) 886-2700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 18,008 students
  • 20 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% 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 District
All Students68%
Female74%
Male63%
Black60%
Asian84%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial76%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income57%
Non-low income77%
IEP24%
Non-IEP74%
LEP40%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black78%
Asian96%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial94%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income84%
Non-low income91%
IEP67%
Non-IEP91%
LEP82%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
Black69%
Asian84%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income65%
Non-low income77%
IEP28%
Non-IEP79%
LEP39%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black64%
Asian83%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial83%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income65%
Non-low income81%
IEP53%
Non-IEP77%
LEP41%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Black78%
Asian93%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income80%
Non-low income88%
IEP58%
Non-IEP89%
LEP67%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Black65%
Asian82%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial71%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income62%
Non-low income77%
IEP26%
Non-IEP77%
LEP25%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black72%
Asian93%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial74%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income74%
Non-low income86%
IEP43%
Non-IEP86%
LEP58%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black73%
Asian82%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial84%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income69%
Non-low income82%
IEP25%
Non-IEP82%
LEP30%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black78%
Asian92%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income78%
Non-low income85%
IEP37%
Non-IEP87%
LEP56%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Black71%
Asian90%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial63%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income64%
Non-low income82%
IEP27%
Non-IEP80%
LEP25%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black64%
Asian91%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial73%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income62%
Non-low income82%
IEP38%
Non-IEP78%
LEP40%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Black65%
Asian90%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial70%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income68%
Non-low income85%
IEP38%
Non-IEP83%
LEP54%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black81%
Asian95%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial59%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income74%
Non-low income87%
IEP36%
Non-IEP88%
LEP44%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black68%
Asian93%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial65%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income67%
Non-low income79%
IEP26%
Non-IEP81%
LEP48%
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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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 48% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • 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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 PSAE 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 11
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black39%
Asian56%
Hispanic34%
Multiracial53%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Non-low income49%
Non-IEP49%
LEP6%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female45%
Male50%
Black36%
Asian62%
Hispanic33%
Multiracial47%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Non-low income47%
Non-IEP47%
LEP17%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black41%
Asian77%
Hispanic34%
Multiracial63%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Non-low income50%
Non-IEP50%
LEP33%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • 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 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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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
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%
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: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic34%20%
White, not Hispanic32%54%
Black, not Hispanic24%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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%
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$9,253$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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