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304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
Tazewell County
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PH: (309) 745-8914

  • Grades PK-8
  • 775 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 66% (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 Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income60%
Non-low income87%
IEP69%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female81%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income68%
Non-low income98%
IEP71%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income72%
Non-low income80%
IEP47%
Non-IEP84%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income91%
Non-low income93%
IEP93%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income81%
Non-low income98%
IEP93%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income76%
Non-low income71%
Non-IEP74%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income79%
Non-low income75%
Non-IEP74%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income73%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income68%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female90%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income70%
Non-low income88%
IEP50%
Non-IEP87%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income70%
Non-low income88%
IEP33%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income82%
Non-low income90%
IEP50%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female97%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income65%
Non-low income82%
Non-IEP83%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female94%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income65%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP88%
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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 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
Kindergarten1921
Grade 12021
Grade 22421
Grade 32022
Grade 42023
Grade 52023
Grade 62623
Grade 71722
Grade 82222

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%54%
Hispanic2%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified5%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students40%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
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$6,720$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration15%12%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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