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Cobden Sud 17

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413 N Appleknocker
Cobden, IL 62920
Union County
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PH: (618) 893-2313

  • Grades PK-12
  • 649 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 59% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 61% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (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

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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 Students59%
Female53%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income50%
Non-low income80%
Non-IEP74%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income79%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income67%
Non-low income87%
Non-IEP77%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income70%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP82%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income89%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female43%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Low income55%
Non-low income67%
IEP29%
Non-IEP78%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female64%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income60%
Non-low income76%
IEP50%
Non-IEP78%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female69%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income73%
Non-low income87%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female63%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income68%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female78%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income45%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP75%

ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female78%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income44%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP71%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female95%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income72%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP82%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Low income42%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP77%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female86%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income84%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP90%
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
 42% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 61% (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 Students42%
Female43%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Low income38%
Non-low income44%
Non-IEP45%

ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female29%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White38%
Low income24%
Non-low income41%
Non-IEP36%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female43%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Low income38%
Non-low income44%
Non-IEP47%
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 1821n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1720n/a
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1821n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/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 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182021
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
Kindergarten1921
Grade 11821
Grade 22121
Grade 32422
Grade 42423
Grade 51923
Grade 63223
Grade 71722
Grade 81522
High school1619

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic72%54%
Hispanic25%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
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 students50%41%
Limited English proficient students8%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$6,714$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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