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Belleville School District 118

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105 W A St
Belleville, IL 62220
St. Clair County
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PH: (618) 233-2830

  • Grades PK-8
  • 3766 students
  • 11 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 68% (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 Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial82%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income75%
Non-low income91%
IEP54%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income87%
Non-low income96%
IEP63%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income80%
Non-low income94%
IEP58%
Non-IEP91%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial96%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income87%
Non-low income92%
IEP72%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income93%
Non-low income97%
IEP77%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male82%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income77%
Non-low income90%
IEP55%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial96%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income88%
Non-low income96%
IEP71%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income80%
Non-low income95%
IEP66%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income90%
Non-low income97%
IEP75%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female89%
Male80%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial74%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income77%
Non-low income92%
IEP49%
Non-IEP91%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial82%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income74%
Non-low income93%
IEP57%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial78%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income69%
Non-low income91%
IEP46%
Non-IEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial71%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income79%
Non-low income92%
IEP54%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracial71%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income73%
Non-low income93%
IEP50%
Non-IEP91%
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 credentials<1%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2321
Grade 12121
Grade 22321
Grade 32222
Grade 42423
Grade 52423
Grade 62423
Grade 72622
Grade 82722

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic57%54%
Black, not Hispanic33%19%
Hispanic2%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified6%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students52%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,738$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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