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CCSD 62

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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777 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Cook County
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PH: (847) 824-1136

  • Grades PK-8
  • 4729 students
  • 11 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 62% (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 Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
Black50%
Asian78%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income52%
Non-low income83%
IEP49%
Non-IEP76%
LEP54%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black67%
Asian90%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial92%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income85%
Non-low income96%
IEP79%
Non-IEP94%
LEP88%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male69%
Black73%
Asian80%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income64%
Non-low income83%
IEP52%
Non-IEP81%
LEP61%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black64%
Asian84%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income71%
Non-low income89%
IEP63%
Non-IEP86%
LEP75%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black85%
Asian94%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income86%
Non-low income93%
IEP75%
Non-IEP94%
LEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Black80%
Asian95%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income59%
Non-low income88%
IEP41%
Non-IEP88%
LEP62%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
Multiracial81%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
IEP61%
Non-IEP95%
LEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black83%
Asian92%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income65%
Non-low income94%
IEP57%
Non-IEP89%
LEP49%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black74%
Asian98%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income79%
Non-low income96%
IEP69%
Non-IEP95%
LEP76%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black73%
Asian92%
Hispanic66%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income69%
Non-low income87%
IEP47%
Non-IEP88%
LEP53%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
Black72%
Asian85%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income72%
Non-low income86%
IEP50%
Non-IEP87%
LEP57%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black56%
Asian89%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income81%
Non-low income87%
IEP53%
Non-IEP91%
LEP76%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black75%
Asian88%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income75%
Non-low income90%
IEP50%
Non-IEP93%
LEP58%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Black64%
Asian88%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income71%
Non-low income88%
IEP49%
Non-IEP89%
LEP53%
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials5%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2021
Grade 12221
Grade 22321
Grade 32222
Grade 42223
Grade 52223
Grade 62623
Grade 73022
Grade 82922

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic47%54%
Hispanic34%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander10%4%
Black, not Hispanic5%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students34%41%
Limited English proficient students32%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$10,737$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%59%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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