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P.O. Box 220
Campbell Hill, IL 62916
Jackson County
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PH: (618) 426-1111

  • Grades PK-12
  • 976 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 57% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 62% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 72% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 49% (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 Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Low income48%
Non-low income70%
IEP25%
Non-IEP64%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income88%
Non-low income81%
IEP58%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income45%
Non-low income76%
Non-IEP67%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female67%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income55%
Non-low income87%
Non-IEP76%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female88%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income87%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income71%
Non-low income79%
IEP42%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female74%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income84%
Non-low income81%
IEP58%
Non-IEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female82%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income69%
Non-low income78%
IEP21%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female82%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income78%
Non-low income94%
IEP50%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income71%
Non-low income87%
IEP15%
Non-IEP93%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income85%
Non-low income90%
IEP39%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income74%
Non-low income85%
IEP39%
Non-IEP88%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female83%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income59%
Non-low income79%
IEP23%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female88%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income73%
Non-low income84%
IEP31%
Non-IEP94%
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
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 46% (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 Students58%
Female61%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Low income55%
Non-low income60%
Non-IEP59%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female47%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Low income41%
Non-low income57%
Non-IEP56%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female29%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Low income23%
Non-low income49%
Non-IEP43%
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 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
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 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
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
Kindergarten1821
Grade 11921
Grade 22121
Grade 32322
Grade 42823
Grade 52323
Grade 61823
Grade 71422
Grade 81922
High school1619

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%54%
Hispanic2%20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students34%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate93%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,913$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%59%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures25%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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