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Fisher Cusd 1

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P.O. Box 700
Fisher, IL 61843
Champaign County
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PH: (217) 897-6125

  • Grades K-12
  • 634 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 45% (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 Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Non-low income81%
IEP60%
Non-IEP89%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female94%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income90%
IEP90%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female94%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income84%
IEP80%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female95%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female95%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female83%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Non-low income81%
Non-IEP84%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP84%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female87%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Non-low income84%
Non-IEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income80%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income80%
Non-low income80%
Non-IEP87%
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
 37% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 62% (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 Students37%
Female41%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White37%
Non-low income36%
Non-IEP41%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female37%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Non-low income48%
Non-IEP50%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female26%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White34%
Non-low income34%
Non-IEP37%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 222020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202022
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 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
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 credentials0%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 12321
Grade 21921
Grade 32022
Grade 42523
Grade 52323
Grade 62323
Grade 72122
Grade 81822
High school2419

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%54%
Hispanic2%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students18%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
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$7,092$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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