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West Central Cusd 235

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Rr 1 Box 72
Biggsville, IL 61418
Henderson County
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PH: (309) 627-2371

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1029 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 74% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 86% (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
 95% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

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

Math
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 83% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
Data not available for this district (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 Students69%
Female79%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Low income53%
Non-low income82%
IEP23%
Non-IEP79%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income78%
Non-low income90%
IEP46%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female85%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income79%
Non-low income79%
IEP62%
Non-IEP83%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income82%
Non-low income91%
IEP62%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income93%
Non-low income98%
IEP77%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female90%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income79%
Non-low income79%
IEP14%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income94%
Non-low income90%
IEP64%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income93%
Non-low income96%
IEP82%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female98%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income82%
Non-low income96%
IEP36%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income61%
Non-low income85%
IEP29%
Non-IEP85%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income79%
Non-low income89%
IEP43%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income61%
Non-low income91%
IEP29%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income65%
Non-low income90%
IEP36%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income63%
Non-low income81%
IEP42%
Non-IEP81%
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
 56% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 52% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 36% (2006)
Data not available for this district (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

See Illinois' state standards

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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 Students56%
Female68%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Low income43%
Non-low income64%
IEP10%
Non-IEP66%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female44%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Low income38%
Non-low income53%
IEP10%
Non-IEP55%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female36%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Low income24%
Non-low income44%
IEP0%
Non-IEP45%
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 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1821n/a
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
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
Kindergarten1721
Grade 11921
Grade 21821
Grade 31822
Grade 42023
Grade 51923
Grade 62223
Grade 72622
Grade 82222
High school1619
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 Students

 
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 rate95%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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