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Ashton-Franklin Center Cusd 275

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611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
Lee County
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PH: (815) 453-7461

  • Grades K-12
  • 609 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 51% (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 Students90%
Female100%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Non-low income87%
Non-IEP88%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Non-low income80%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP83%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female100%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP95%
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
 70% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 58% (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 Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Non-low income71%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female76%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Non-low income76%
Non-IEP75%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Non-low income61%
Non-IEP63%
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 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/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 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
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%
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
Kindergarten1821
Grade 11521
Grade 21221
Grade 32222
Grade 41623
Grade 52423
Grade 62723
Grade 72322
Grade 83022
High school1619
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic94%54%
Hispanic4%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students22%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 rate97%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,414$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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