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Yorkville Cusd 115

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P.O. Box 579
Yorkville, IL 60560
Kendall County
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PH: (630) 553-4382

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4794 students
  • 8 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 53% (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.

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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 Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income59%
Non-low income82%
IEP54%
Non-IEP85%
LEP68%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income76%
Non-low income96%
IEP86%
Non-IEP96%
LEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income64%
Non-low income78%
IEP46%
Non-IEP81%
LEP59%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female79%
Male84%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income65%
Non-low income84%
IEP62%
Non-IEP85%
LEP54%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracial93%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income78%
Non-low income93%
IEP76%
Non-IEP93%
LEP80%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial86%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income77%
Non-low income88%
IEP56%
Non-IEP90%
LEP67%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracial73%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income80%
Non-low income90%
IEP67%
Non-IEP92%
LEP64%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income75%
Non-low income86%
IEP40%
Non-IEP92%
LEP67%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income85%
Non-low income91%
IEP56%
Non-IEP95%
LEP78%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female84%
Male68%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracial67%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income52%
Non-low income77%
IEP24%
Non-IEP81%
LEP29%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income67%
Non-low income87%
IEP44%
Non-IEP90%
LEP47%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial83%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income79%
Non-low income86%
IEP39%
Non-IEP91%
LEP53%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female84%
Male72%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracial61%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income46%
Non-low income80%
IEP20%
Non-IEP84%
LEP50%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial67%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income41%
Non-low income85%
IEP33%
Non-IEP87%
LEP56%
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.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 51% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 45% (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 Students51%
Female51%
Male50%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Low income33%
Non-low income52%
IEP15%
Non-IEP56%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Female48%
Male52%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Low income17%
Non-low income53%
IEP10%
Non-IEP56%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Low income33%
Non-low income52%
IEP3%
Non-IEP57%
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 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
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 credentials2%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12521
Grade 22321
Grade 32222
Grade 42523
Grade 52723
Grade 62523
Grade 72422
Grade 82322
High school2219

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%54%
Hispanic12%20%
Black, not Hispanic4%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 students8%41%
Limited English proficient students4%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$6,852$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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