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Argenta-Oreana Cusd 1

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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
PSAE Results
PSAE Results by Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 440
Argenta, IL 62501
Macon County
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PH: (217) 795-2313

Grades PK-12
1056 students
3 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2008)

90% (2007)

82% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)

99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Science

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

Math

99% (2008)

94% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

94% (2007)

91% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2008)

78% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

85% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2008)

81% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

75% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

83% (2008)

87% (2007)

85% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

90% (2007)

79% (2006)

47% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	86%
Non-IEP	89%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	86%
Non-low income	95%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	96%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	78%
Non-low income	97%
Non-IEP	92%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	86%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	89%
Non-low income	97%
Non-IEP	94%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	96%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Low income	96%
Non-low income	100%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	60%
Non-IEP	90%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	90%
Non-low income	88%
Non-IEP	92%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Low income	97%
Non-low income	96%
Non-IEP	97%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	79%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Low income	54%
Non-low income	80%
IEP	25%
Non-IEP	76%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	67%
Non-IEP	91%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	63%
Non-low income	84%
IEP	25%
Non-IEP	84%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	88%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	87%

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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

53% (2008)

55% (2007)

49% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

51% (2007)

40% (2006)

42% (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

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Low income	39%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	20%
Non-IEP	58%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	47%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Low income	44%
Non-low income	55%
IEP	20%
Non-IEP	58%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	45%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Low income	33%
Non-low income	50%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	52%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or provisional credentials	0%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	21
Grade 1	19	21
Grade 2	19	21
Grade 3	17	22
Grade 4	23	23
Grade 5	25	23
Grade 6	18	23
Grade 7	13	22
Grade 8	15	22
High school	17	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	19%
Hispanic	1%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	2%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	30%	41%
Limited English proficient students	0%	7%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,473	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	59%
Student and staff support	4%	10%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	26%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >