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Chicago Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

125 S Clark
Chicago, IL 60603
Cook County
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PH: (773) 553-1000

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Grades PK-12
404,769 students
631 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2010)

56% (2009)

55% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math

76% (2010)

72% (2009)

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

59% (2010)

59% (2009)

58% (2008)

57% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Science

60% (2010)

59% (2009)

56% (2008)

57% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Math

76% (2010)

75% (2009)

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

60% (2010)

58% (2009)

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2010.

Math

72% (2010)

69% (2009)

66% (2008)

65% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2010)

68% (2009)

67% (2008)

59% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2010.

Math

74% (2010)

71% (2009)

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2010)

69% (2009)

70% (2008)

63% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

Science

71% (2010)

65% (2009)

63% (2008)

63% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2010.

Math

76% (2010)

72% (2009)

68% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

78% (2010)

78% (2009)

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

Math

77% (2010)

73% (2009)

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
Black	55%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	74%
Native American	79%
White	84%
Low income	54%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	23%
Non-IEP	62%
LEP	25%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
Black	70%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	86%
Native American	89%
White	92%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	49%
Non-IEP	79%
LEP	61%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	64%
Male	55%
Black	54%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	73%
Native American	76%
White	82%
Low income	56%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	65%
LEP	21%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	60%
Black	51%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	62%
Multiracial	73%
Native American	76%
White	86%
Low income	57%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	30%
Non-IEP	64%
LEP	31%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	75%
Black	70%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	78%
Multiracial	84%
Native American	81%
White	91%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	40%
Non-IEP	81%
LEP	53%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	54%
Black	54%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	72%
Native American	73%
White	81%
Low income	56%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	66%
LEP	14%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
Black	63%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	74%
Multiracial	81%
Native American	84%
White	88%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	77%
LEP	40%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black	64%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	83%
Native American	83%
White	88%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	25%
Non-IEP	77%
LEP	22%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
Black	66%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	79%
Multiracial	86%
Native American	83%
White	90%
Low income	72%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	33%
Non-IEP	81%
LEP	42%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	73%
Male	63%
Black	62%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	78%
Native American	73%
White	85%
Low income	65%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	22%
Non-IEP	75%
LEP	19%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	63%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	80%
Native American	71%
White	88%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	32%
Non-IEP	77%
LEP	30%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
Black	68%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	83%
Native American	84%
White	90%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	33%
Non-IEP	83%
LEP	44%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
Black	74%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	79%
Multiracial	86%
Native American	78%
White	91%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	34%
Non-IEP	85%
LEP	29%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	74%
Black	69%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	84%
Native American	92%
White	89%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	34%
Non-IEP	83%
LEP	45%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

33% (2010)

34% (2009)

30% (2008)

35% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2010.

Science

26% (2010)

23% (2009)

24% (2008)

26% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Math

29% (2010)

27% (2009)

28% (2008)

29% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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	33%
Female	34%
Male	31%
Black	25%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	31%
Multiracial	52%
Native American	39%
White	65%
Low income	28%
Non-low income	63%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	36%
LEP	5%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	24%
Male	29%
Black	15%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	25%
Multiracial	45%
Native American	37%
White	61%
Low income	21%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	29%
LEP	5%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	27%
Male	30%
Black	16%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	30%
Multiracial	45%
Native American	39%
White	61%
Low income	24%
Non-low income	56%
IEP	5%
Non-IEP	32%
LEP	12%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	20	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	47%	19%
Hispanic	41%	21%
White, not Hispanic	9%	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	73%	39%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,666	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	13%	10%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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