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School District U-46

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
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
Kane County
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PH: (847) 888-5000

Grades PK-12
40,708 students
58 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

65% (2008)

71% (2007)

68% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2008)

76% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

71% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

81% (2008)

75% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

77% (2008)

72% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

75% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (2006)

53% (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

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	65%
Female	69%
Male	60%
Black	55%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	72%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	48%
Non-low income	81%
IEP	14%
Non-IEP	66%
LEP	36%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	71%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	78%
Multiracial	91%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	77%
Non-low income	94%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	87%
LEP	73%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
Black	53%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	77%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	56%
Non-low income	83%
IEP	22%
Non-IEP	71%
LEP	35%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	70%
Male	75%
Black	49%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	61%
Multiracial	78%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	60%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	31%
Non-IEP	74%
LEP	45%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
Black	69%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	81%
Multiracial	90%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	48%
Non-IEP	87%
LEP	73%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	54%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	54%
Multiracial	79%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	54%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	73%
LEP	26%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
Black	61%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	76%
Multiracial	80%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	84%
LEP	59%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black	67%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	89%
Native American	100%
White	91%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	82%
LEP	37%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
Black	71%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	83%
Multiracial	96%
Native American	90%
White	94%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	37%
Non-IEP	89%
LEP	63%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	73%
Black	65%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	62%
Multiracial	88%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	61%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	78%
LEP	19%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	79%
Black	67%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	62%
Multiracial	86%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	61%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	13%
Non-IEP	78%
LEP	19%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	69%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	82%
Multiracial	91%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	33%
Non-IEP	88%
LEP	54%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	77%
Black	75%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	67%
Multiracial	86%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	13%
Non-IEP	82%
LEP	34%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	71%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	88%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	30%
Non-IEP	85%
LEP	54%

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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

45% (2008)

45% (2007)

54% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

47% (2007)

50% (2006)

49% (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

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	45%
Female	46%
Male	44%
Black	19%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	23%
Multiracial	41%
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Low income	22%
Non-low income	56%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	48%
LEP	3%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	40%
Male	47%
Black	16%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	20%
Multiracial	45%
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Low income	18%
Non-low income	56%
IEP	6%
Non-IEP	47%
LEP	1%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	43%
Male	50%
Black	16%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	26%
Multiracial	36%
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Low income	25%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	5%
Non-IEP	50%
LEP	5%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or provisional credentials	6%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	21
Grade 1	23	21
Grade 2	23	21
Grade 3	24	22
Grade 4	23	23
Grade 5	24	23
Grade 6	24	23
Grade 7	23	22
Grade 8	24	22
High school	19	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	43%	20%
White, not Hispanic	39%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	2%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	43%	41%
Limited English proficient students	20%	7%

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

Attendance

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,811	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	59%
Student and staff support	12%	10%
Administration	14%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >