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East St. Louis Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
PSAE Results
PSAE Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1005 State St
East St. Louis, IL 62201
St. Clair County
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PH: (618) 646-3000

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Grades PK-12
8165 students
22 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

66% (2010)

67% (2009)

65% (2008)

59% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math

84% (2010)

83% (2009)

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

65% (2010)

67% (2009)

61% (2008)

50% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Science

42% (2010)

55% (2009)

50% (2008)

46% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Math

78% (2010)

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

74% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

73% (2010)

59% (2009)

62% (2008)

46% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2010.

Math

82% (2010)

78% (2009)

73% (2008)

69% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

60% (2010)

59% (2009)

53% (2008)

35% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2010.

Math

64% (2010)

67% (2009)

58% (2008)

43% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

55% (2010)

55% (2009)

45% (2008)

32% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

Science

56% (2010)

43% (2009)

43% (2008)

38% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2010.

Math

67% (2010)

63% (2009)

45% (2008)

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

62% (2010)

55% (2009)

50% (2008)

52% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

Math

62% (2010)

52% (2009)

52% (2008)

43% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	61%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	66%
Non-low income	64%
IEP	37%
Non-IEP	69%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	84%
Non-low income	81%
IEP	61%
Non-IEP	87%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	66%
Non-low income	58%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	69%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	42%
Male	42%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	40%
Non-low income	51%
IEP	27%
Non-IEP	44%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
Black	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	78%
Non-low income	77%
IEP	54%
Non-IEP	82%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	68%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	73%
Non-low income	72%
IEP	33%
Non-IEP	79%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	82%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	53%
Non-IEP	88%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	64%
Male	56%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	60%
Non-low income	60%
IEP	13%
Non-IEP	66%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	65%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	64%
Non-low income	65%
IEP	22%
Non-IEP	70%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	64%
Male	44%
Black	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	54%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	18%
Non-IEP	60%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	50%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	56%
Non-low income	54%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	61%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	68%
Non-low income	60%
IEP	26%
Non-IEP	73%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	70%
Male	54%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	60%
Non-low income	70%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	71%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	71%
Male	53%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	64%
Non-low income	54%
IEP	14%
Non-IEP	70%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

14% (2010)

13% (2009)

13% (2008)

15% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2010.

Science

6% (2010)

5% (2009)

8% (2008)

10% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Math

6% (2010)

8% (2009)

11% (2008)

10% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	14%
Female	17%
Male	11%
Black	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	14%
Non-low income	13%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	16%

Science	This District
All Students	6%
Female	6%
Male	6%
Black	6%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	6%
Non-low income	7%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	7%

Math	This District
All Students	6%
Female	6%
Male	6%
Black	6%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	6%
Non-low income	6%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	7%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	17

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	98%	19%
Hispanic	2%	21%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	84%	39%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,355	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	10%
Administration	17%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

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