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Cissna Park Cusd 6

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511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
Iroquois County
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PH: (815) 457-2171

  • Grades K-12
  • 323 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 68% (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 Students95%
Female100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female100%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income82%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
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
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 67% (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 Students64%
Female86%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Non-low income71%
Non-IEP72%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female64%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Non-low income50%
Non-IEP52%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female64%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Non-low income58%
Non-IEP60%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
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
Kindergarten1021
Grade 11821
Grade 21921
Grade 31622
Grade 41823
Grade 52323
Grade 62023
Grade 71922
Grade 81422
High school1319

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic89%54%
Hispanic5%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
Black, not Hispanic1%19%
Unspecified3%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students18%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
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$8,084$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration16%12%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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