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Avoca School District 37

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2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
Cook County
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PH: (847) 251-3587

  • Grades K-8
  • 676 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 93% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 98% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 84% (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 Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
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 Students93%
Female87%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Non-low income93%
IEP60%
Non-IEP97%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income96%
IEP90%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income99%
IEP80%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income98%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income98%
IEP90%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP97%

ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income98%
Non-IEP99%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income99%
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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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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%
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
Kindergarten1621
Grade 11621
Grade 21521
Grade 32022
Grade 42123
Grade 52223
Grade 62023
Grade 72022
Grade 82322
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic67%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander24%4%
Hispanic6%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Unspecified2%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students4%41%
Limited English proficient students5%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,167$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional49%59%
Student and staff support20%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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