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Bismarck Henning Cusd

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
PSAE Results
PSAE Results by Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 350
Bismarck, IL 61814
Vermilion County
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PH: (217) 759-7261

Grades K-12
975 students
3 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

63% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

73% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Science

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

Math

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

70% (2008)

75% (2007)

57% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

77% (2007)

73% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2008)

69% (2007)

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

Math

83% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2008)

75% (2007)

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

Science

77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2008)

77% (2007)

72% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

79% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	88%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Low income	50%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	46%
Non-IEP	86%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	85%
Non-IEP	96%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	62%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	82%
Non-IEP	83%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	84%
Non-low income	91%
Non-IEP	94%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	84%
Non-low income	91%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Low income	57%
Non-low income	75%
Non-IEP	72%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	75%
Non-IEP	74%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	78%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	79%
Non-low income	83%
Non-IEP	86%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	76%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	84%
Non-low income	83%
Non-IEP	91%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	84%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Low income	47%
Non-low income	65%
Non-IEP	64%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	79%
Non-low income	76%
Non-IEP	80%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	85%
Non-IEP	86%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	98%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	60%
Non-IEP	89%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	65%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	40%
Non-IEP	87%

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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

55% (2008)

55% (2007)

39% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

26% (2006)

59% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	64%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Low income	39%
Non-low income	60%
Non-IEP	58%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	47%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Low income	35%
Non-low income	47%
Non-IEP	48%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	57%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Low income	48%
Non-low income	50%
Non-IEP	55%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	23	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or provisional credentials	0%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	22	21
Grade 1	21	21
Grade 2	21	21
Grade 3	18	22
Grade 4	21	23
Grade 5	20	23
Grade 6	26	23
Grade 7	17	22
Grade 8	14	22
High school	21	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	54%
Hispanic	1%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	23%	41%
Limited English proficient students	0%	7%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,144	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	59%
Student and staff support	5%	10%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	24%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >