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201 W Mulberry
Chatham, IL 62629
Sangamon County
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PH: (217) 483-2416

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4283 students
  • 5 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 85% (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 Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black56%
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income74%
Non-low income88%
IEP52%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black75%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income89%
Non-low income95%
IEP72%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income68%
Non-low income89%
IEP62%
Non-IEP89%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income77%
Non-low income96%
IEP88%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income81%
Non-low income97%
IEP93%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income75%
Non-low income93%
IEP61%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income86%
Non-low income96%
IEP84%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Black40%
Asian77%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income71%
Non-low income91%
IEP55%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black40%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income77%
Non-low income97%
IEP82%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income65%
Non-low income90%
IEP29%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income70%
Non-low income93%
IEP54%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income75%
Non-low income92%
IEP49%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black91%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income64%
Non-low income93%
IEP54%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black91%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income86%
Non-low income94%
IEP63%
Non-IEP98%
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
 75% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 75% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 63% (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 Students75%
Female76%
Male75%
Black42%
Asian73%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income38%
Non-low income78%
IEP23%
Non-IEP82%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black33%
Asian73%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income48%
Non-low income76%
IEP18%
Non-IEP82%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black33%
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income38%
Non-low income77%
IEP21%
Non-IEP81%
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 2321n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232022
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
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 credentials<1%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2121
Grade 12021
Grade 22021
Grade 32322
Grade 42423
Grade 52723
Grade 62323
Grade 71722
Grade 81822
High school1919
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%54%
Black, not Hispanic4%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Hispanic2%20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%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 students12%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 rate96%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,542$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures26%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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