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Bement Cusd 5

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201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
Piatt County
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PH: (217) 678-4200

  • Grades PK-12
  • 428 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 56% (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.

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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%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income82%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female69%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income73%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP85%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Non-low income72%
Non-IEP67%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Non-low income67%
Non-IEP63%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Low income50%
Non-low income77%
Non-IEP73%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female70%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income58%
Non-low income77%
Non-IEP80%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female93%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income36%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female93%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income64%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP89%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP84%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP79%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female82%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income70%
Non-low income69%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income60%
Non-low income63%
Non-IEP82%
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
 46% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 41% (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 Students46%
Female42%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Non-low income50%
Non-IEP49%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female42%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Non-low income50%
Non-IEP51%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female42%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Non-low income56%
Non-IEP57%
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 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 11321
Grade 21921
Grade 32022
Grade 41523
Grade 52823
Grade 62223
Grade 72622
Grade 81822
High school1119

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%54%
Hispanic<1%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students34%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$8,034$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support4%10%
Administration16%12%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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