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Frankfort Cusd 168

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P.O. Box 425
West Frankfort, IL 62896
Franklin County
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PH: (618) 937-2421

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1965 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 66% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 65% (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 Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Low income49%
Non-low income79%
IEP20%
Non-IEP79%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income77%
Non-low income90%
IEP61%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income51%
Non-low income76%
IEP19%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income66%
Non-low income83%
IEP54%
Non-IEP79%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income71%
Non-low income96%
IEP46%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female75%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income51%
Non-low income76%
IEP31%
Non-IEP75%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income71%
Non-low income88%
IEP47%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Low income60%
Non-low income78%
IEP35%
Non-IEP79%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income69%
Non-low income94%
IEP54%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female73%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Low income53%
Non-low income77%
Non-IEP67%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income66%
Non-low income81%
Non-IEP76%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income70%
Non-low income84%
Non-IEP80%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income66%
Non-low income85%
IEP44%
Non-IEP84%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income67%
Non-low income82%
IEP52%
Non-IEP80%
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
 53% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 50% (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 Students53%
Female61%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
Low income46%
Non-low income55%
IEP20%
Non-IEP59%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female42%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Low income27%
Non-low income45%
IEP20%
Non-IEP45%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female46%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Low income18%
Non-low income56%
IEP7%
Non-IEP55%
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 1921n/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 182021
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 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/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 1920n/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 credentials1%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2821
Grade 12521
Grade 22221
Grade 32622
Grade 42723
Grade 52723
Grade 62923
Grade 72022
Grade 81922
High school1819
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%54%
Hispanic<1%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students44%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate93%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,733$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional70%59%
Student and staff support4%10%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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