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Dunlap Cusd 323

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P.O. Box 395
Dunlap, IL 61525
Peoria County
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PH: (309) 243-7716

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3121 students
  • 7 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 86% (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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income82%
Non-low income97%
IEP89%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income94%
Non-low income100%
IEP96%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income75%
Non-low income95%
IEP72%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black88%
Asian96%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income100%
Non-low income97%
IEP100%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income92%
Non-low income99%
IEP89%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income88%
Non-low income94%
IEP56%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income94%
Non-low income96%
IEP67%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black70%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income74%
Non-low income93%
IEP55%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black60%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income78%
Non-low income98%
IEP64%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
Black73%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income72%
Non-low income92%
IEP45%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black60%
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income50%
Non-low income90%
IEP40%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black67%
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income67%
Non-low income96%
IEP45%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income91%
Non-low income97%
IEP74%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black89%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income91%
Non-low income97%
IEP69%
Non-IEP99%
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
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 75% (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 Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income60%
Non-low income79%
IEP0%
Non-IEP83%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income40%
Non-low income83%
IEP0%
Non-IEP87%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income40%
Non-low income85%
IEP0%
Non-IEP89%
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 2421n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 242021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2420n/a
Graduating class of 2007 242021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2421n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 252021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2520n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232022
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 242021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2420n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232021
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 credentials2%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2021
Grade 11921
Grade 22421
Grade 32822
Grade 42323
Grade 52523
Grade 62723
Grade 72822
Grade 82722
High school2119
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander12%4%
Black, not Hispanic4%19%
Hispanic2%20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students5%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,132$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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