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Gallatin Cusd 7

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5175 Hwy 13
Junction, IL 62954
Gallatin County
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PH: (618) 272-3821

  • Grades PK-12
  • 833 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 71% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

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

Math
 85% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 67% (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

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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 Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income59%
Non-low income93%
IEP67%
Non-IEP80%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female82%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income82%
Non-low income93%
IEP80%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female78%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income59%
Non-low income88%
IEP30%
Non-IEP79%

ScienceThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Low income53%
Non-low income88%
IEP40%
Non-IEP71%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income66%
Non-low income100%
IEP50%
Non-IEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female83%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Low income59%
Non-low income81%
Non-IEP76%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income64%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female85%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income75%
Non-low income77%
IEP39%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income81%
Non-low income90%
IEP54%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female79%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Low income54%
Non-low income80%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income73%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income81%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female85%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income74%
Non-low income74%
IEP15%
Non-IEP87%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income77%
Non-low income86%
IEP31%
Non-IEP93%
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
 54% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 49% (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 Students54%
Female69%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Non-low income52%
Non-IEP55%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Non-low income61%
Non-IEP67%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female57%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Non-low income54%
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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 162020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 172021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 172021
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
Kindergarten2221
Grade 11721
Grade 22821
Grade 32422
Grade 42523
Grade 51723
Grade 61723
Grade 71922
Grade 81722
High school1719

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic99%54%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Hispanic<1%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students39%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,896$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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