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Indian Prairie Cusd 204

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780 Shoreline Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
Kane County
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PH: (630) 375-3000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 29,127 students
  • 31 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

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

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 75% (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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black71%
Asian94%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income67%
Non-low income92%
IEP61%
Non-IEP93%
LEP60%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black82%
Asian99%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial98%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income80%
Non-low income97%
IEP82%
Non-IEP98%
LEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black74%
Asian95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income63%
Non-low income92%
IEP58%
Non-IEP94%
LEP50%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Black72%
Asian94%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income66%
Non-low income94%
IEP67%
Non-IEP95%
LEP60%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black82%
Asian99%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income96%
IEP73%
Non-IEP97%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black76%
Asian95%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income68%
Non-low income93%
IEP59%
Non-IEP95%
LEP57%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black80%
Asian99%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income72%
Non-low income95%
IEP69%
Non-IEP96%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black74%
Asian97%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income68%
Non-low income94%
IEP59%
Non-IEP96%
LEP66%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black76%
Asian98%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial93%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income71%
Non-low income96%
IEP66%
Non-IEP97%
LEP73%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black76%
Asian96%
Hispanic81%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income66%
Non-low income94%
IEP53%
Non-IEP96%
LEP63%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black75%
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income62%
Non-low income95%
IEP60%
Non-IEP96%
LEP69%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black76%
Asian97%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income68%
Non-low income95%
IEP53%
Non-IEP97%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black74%
Asian96%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income68%
Non-low income95%
IEP62%
Non-IEP97%
LEP59%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black70%
Asian96%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income64%
Non-low income94%
IEP57%
Non-IEP97%
LEP65%
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
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 72% (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 Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
Black34%
Asian79%
Hispanic34%
Multiracial74%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income35%
Non-low income71%
IEP26%
Non-IEP74%
LEP6%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Black30%
Asian83%
Hispanic37%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income27%
Non-low income73%
IEP18%
Non-IEP77%
LEP6%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Black28%
Asian87%
Hispanic43%
Multiracial79%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income28%
Non-low income73%
IEP13%
Non-IEP77%
LEP24%
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 2321n/a
Graduating class of 2007 242021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 242021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2421n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 242022
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
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 credentials<1%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12321
Grade 22421
Grade 32522
Grade 42523
Grade 52523
Grade 62723
Grade 72822
Grade 82822
High school2319
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic64%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander16%4%
Black, not Hispanic9%19%
Hispanic7%20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students5%41%
Limited English proficient students3%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 rate95%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$8,500$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%59%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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