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Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd 5

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

217 E 17th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
Ford County
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PH: (217) 784-8296

Grades PK-12
1104 students
3 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2008)

90% (2007)

66% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

97% (2007)

91% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2008)

81% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2008)

80% (2007)

69% (2006)

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

Math

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

87% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2008)

81% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2008)

88% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

99% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2008)

83% (2007)

87% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

97% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)

72% (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	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	89%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	91%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	83%
Non-IEP	96%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	94%
Non-IEP	94%

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

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	92%
Non-low income	96%
Non-IEP	97%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	46%
Non-IEP	97%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	73%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	71%
Non-low income	95%
IEP	54%
Non-IEP	97%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	77%
Non-low income	97%
IEP	62%
Non-IEP	99%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	78%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	27%
Non-IEP	92%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	97%
IEP	64%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	87%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	95%
IEP	27%
Non-IEP	100%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	91%
Non-low income	92%
Non-IEP	94%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Low income	91%
Non-low income	98%
Non-IEP	97%

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

71% (2008)

66% (2007)

72% (2006)

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

Science

72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

64% (2007)

74% (2006)

60% (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	71%
Female	76%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Non-low income	74%
Non-IEP	73%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Non-low income	82%
Non-IEP	73%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Non-low income	69%
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	22	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	22	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	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	21	21
Grade 2	20	21
Grade 3	20	22
Grade 4	19	23
Grade 5	20	23
Grade 6	20	23
Grade 7	21	22
Grade 8	21	22
High school	16	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%

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	27%	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		$8,359	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	59%
Student and staff support	6%	10%
Administration	12%	12%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >