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

410 W Polk Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
Coles County
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PH: (217) 639-1000

Grades PK-12
2881 students
6 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

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

Science

95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

96% (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

85% (2008)

72% (2007)

77% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

87% (2008)

83% (2007)

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

Math

91% (2008)

94% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

92% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Science

93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)

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

Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

94% (2006)

67% (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	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	82%
IEP	47%
Non-IEP	85%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	85%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	78%
Non-IEP	93%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	91%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Low income	62%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	52%
Non-IEP	89%

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Low income	85%
Non-low income	100%
IEP	89%
Non-IEP	97%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
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	99%
IEP	85%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	42%
Non-IEP	91%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	87%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	83%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	69%
Non-IEP	95%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	60%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	65%
Non-IEP	95%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	86%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	74%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	95%
IEP	61%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	94%
Non-low income	94%
IEP	83%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	90%
Male	95%
Black	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	87%
Non-low income	95%
IEP	72%
Non-IEP	96%

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

73% (2008)

54% (2007)

61% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

66% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

46% (2007)

49% (2006)

53% (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	73%
Female	71%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Low income	59%
Non-low income	77%
IEP	48%
Non-IEP	77%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	59%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Low income	50%
Non-low income	71%
IEP	24%
Non-IEP	72%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	58%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Low income	43%
Non-low income	69%
IEP	12%
Non-IEP	71%

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	21	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	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	<1%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	21
Grade 1	20	21
Grade 2	24	21
Grade 3	24	22
Grade 4	21	23
Grade 5	26	23
Grade 6	24	23
Grade 7	27	22
Grade 8	27	22
High school	22	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	91%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	19%
Hispanic	2%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	31%	41%
Limited English proficient students	<1%	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		$7,983	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	59%
Student and staff support	7%	10%
Administration	14%	12%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >