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Alwood Cusd 225

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301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
Henry County
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PH: (309) 334-2719

  • Grades PK-12
  • 472 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

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

Math
 91% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 61% (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 Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Non-low income72%
Non-IEP79%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
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 4
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income54%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP83%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income92%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female92%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income70%
Non-low income78%
Non-IEP83%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income90%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income67%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female71%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income78%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP91%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female77%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female100%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income80%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female100%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income90%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP100%
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
 47% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 52% (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 Students47%
Female36%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Low income55%
Non-low income44%
Non-IEP51%

ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Female27%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White39%
Low income36%
Non-low income38%
Non-IEP42%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female36%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Low income36%
Non-low income47%
Non-IEP46%
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 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202020

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 212021

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

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
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%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1721
Grade 11421
Grade 21521
Grade 31822
Grade 42823
Grade 51823
Grade 61923
Grade 72122
Grade 82122
High school1619
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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%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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 students31%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 rate95%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,779$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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