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1424 Minnesota
Windsor, IL 61957
Shelby County
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PH: (217) 459-2636

  • Grades PK-12
  • 396 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 83% (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
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 88% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (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 Students88%
Female100%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female91%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Non-low income82%
Non-IEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female83%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income91%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP91%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income91%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female79%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP90%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income92%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income83%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP94%
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
 59% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

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

Math
 62% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 43% (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 Students59%
Female71%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Non-low income65%
Non-IEP59%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female43%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Non-low income46%
Non-IEP41%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female57%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Non-low income65%
Non-IEP62%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 172020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1821n/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 222022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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 credentials0%2%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1421
Grade 12321
Grade 21521
Grade 32122
Grade 41823
Grade 52623
Grade 62323
Grade 72222
Grade 81722
High school1219
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic99%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Hispanic<1%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students28%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,335$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%59%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration15%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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