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Tri Valley Cusd 3

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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410 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
McLean County
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PH: (309) 378-2351

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1056 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 100% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Science
 96% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Math
 97% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2010.

Math
 98% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 97% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2010.

Math
 97% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

Science
 99% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2010.

Math
 95% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

Math
 89% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (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

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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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Non-low income89%
IEP60%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income97%
IEP90%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income99%
IEP100%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income92%
IEP77%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income99%
IEP100%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Non-low income99%
Non-IEP99%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income92%
IEP72%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income89%
IEP67%
Non-IEP94%
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

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 78% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2010.

Science
 79% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Math
 80% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 59% (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
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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%
Female78%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Non-low income76%
Non-IEP82%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP83%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Non-low income80%
Non-IEP84%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1317
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%53%
Black, not Hispanic2%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
Hispanic1%21%
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 DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program8%39%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,856$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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