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Edwardsville Cusd 7

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708 Saint Louis St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Madison County
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PH: (618) 656-1182

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7418 students
  • 14 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 69% (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 Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black58%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income61%
Non-low income90%
IEP42%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black77%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial94%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income83%
Non-low income96%
IEP70%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black72%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income74%
Non-low income90%
IEP51%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black67%
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income78%
Non-low income94%
IEP75%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income87%
Non-low income97%
IEP73%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income75%
Non-low income90%
IEP53%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income86%
Non-low income96%
IEP70%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black66%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial67%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income71%
Non-low income94%
IEP55%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black82%
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial93%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income86%
Non-low income97%
IEP77%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial73%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income71%
Non-low income91%
IEP42%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income82%
Non-low income96%
IEP71%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income81%
Non-low income95%
IEP59%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black88%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income80%
Non-low income95%
IEP63%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black81%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income85%
Non-low income95%
IEP66%
Non-IEP97%
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
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 66% (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 Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Low income40%
Non-low income71%
IEP7%
Non-IEP72%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income37%
Non-low income74%
IEP0%
Non-IEP75%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male74%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income33%
Non-low income75%
IEP3%
Non-IEP76%
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 2221n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
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 credentials1%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12221
Grade 22321
Grade 32322
Grade 42123
Grade 52423
Grade 62423
Grade 72722
Grade 82522
High school2619
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic86%54%
Black, not Hispanic8%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
Hispanic1%20%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified2%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 students14%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 rate94%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,130$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%59%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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