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696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
Ogle County
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PH: (815) 234-5491

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1704 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 99% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

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

Math
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 71% (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 Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income91%
Non-low income93%
IEP79%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income95%
Non-low income99%
IEP86%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income91%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP93%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income91%
Non-low income98%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income79%
Non-low income97%
IEP64%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female90%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income84%
Non-low income95%
IEP64%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income87%
Non-low income93%
IEP69%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian71%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income78%
Non-low income95%
IEP83%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income85%
Non-low income91%
IEP64%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income92%
Non-low income97%
IEP91%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income85%
Non-low income96%
IEP77%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income85%
Non-low income94%
IEP75%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income85%
Non-low income96%
IEP75%
Non-IEP97%
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
 62% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 62% (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 Students62%
Female73%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income35%
Non-low income66%
IEP25%
Non-IEP67%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Low income25%
Non-low income61%
IEP15%
Non-IEP63%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Low income35%
Non-low income65%
IEP10%
Non-IEP69%
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 2221n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2321n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
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%
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 12121
Grade 22321
Grade 32422
Grade 42223
Grade 52423
Grade 62123
Grade 71822
Grade 82122
High school1419
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Black, not Hispanic2%19%
Hispanic2%20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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 students14%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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$10,273$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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