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Dimmick CCSD 175

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
La Salle County
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PH: (815) 223-2933

  • Grades K-8
  • 110 students
  • 1 school

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 69% (2007)
 93% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2008)
 86% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 86% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2008)
 90% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 90% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 81% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 88% (2006)
 80% (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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP93%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students100%
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 5
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP91%

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

MathThis District
All Students100%
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 8
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Non-low income90%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Non-low income90%
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 credentials0%2%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1421
Grade 1921
Grade 2821
Grade 31522
Grade 41423
Grade 5823
Grade 61323
Grade 7922
Grade 8822
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic92%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%4%
Hispanic3%20%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students14%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate97%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,500$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%59%
Student and staff support3%10%
Administration18%12%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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