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Evanston CCSD 65

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1500 McDaniel Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
Cook County
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PH: (847) 859-8010

  • Grades PK-8
  • 6427 students
  • 17 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

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

Math
 90% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 68% (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 Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Black67%
Asian96%
Hispanic51%
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income59%
Non-low income95%
IEP47%
Non-IEP85%
LEP41%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income83%
Non-low income98%
IEP73%
Non-IEP95%
LEP85%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male79%
Black77%
Asian87%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income76%
Non-low income93%
IEP55%
Non-IEP91%
LEP55%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black71%
Asian90%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income69%
Non-low income93%
IEP52%
Non-IEP89%
LEP48%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black86%
Asian95%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income87%
Non-low income96%
IEP70%
Non-IEP96%
LEP78%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Black70%
Asian88%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income65%
Non-low income95%
IEP47%
Non-IEP88%
LEP44%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black78%
Asian97%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income78%
Non-low income97%
IEP69%
Non-IEP93%
LEP76%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black78%
Asian96%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income94%
IEP48%
Non-IEP93%
LEP46%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black82%
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income84%
Non-low income95%
IEP59%
Non-IEP96%
LEP73%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black73%
Asian97%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income70%
Non-low income96%
IEP43%
Non-IEP92%
LEP40%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black75%
Asian97%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income74%
Non-low income96%
IEP54%
Non-IEP92%
LEP59%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black79%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income80%
Non-low income96%
IEP58%
Non-IEP95%
LEP75%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
Black73%
Asian94%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial78%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income72%
Non-low income92%
IEP48%
Non-IEP91%
LEP42%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black76%
Asian94%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial83%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income93%
IEP51%
Non-IEP92%
LEP37%
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials<1%2%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 11821
Grade 21821
Grade 31822
Grade 42123
Grade 52023
Grade 62023
Grade 72122
Grade 81922
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic41%54%
Black, not Hispanic34%19%
Hispanic16%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%4%
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 students41%41%
Limited English proficient students9%7%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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$13,449$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration16%12%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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