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Geneva Cusd 304

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227 N 4th St
Geneva, IL 60134
Kane County
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PH: (630) 463-3000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 6012 students
  • 9 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 97% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 75% (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 Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial86%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income63%
Non-low income89%
IEP64%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial93%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income97%
IEP88%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracial94%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income92%
IEP74%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income95%
IEP89%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income96%
IEP87%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income95%
IEP76%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income97%
IEP82%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income80%
Non-low income98%
IEP80%
Non-IEP99%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income76%
Non-low income97%
IEP73%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income77%
Non-low income94%
IEP76%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income85%
Non-low income95%
IEP82%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial94%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income77%
Non-low income96%
IEP71%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income70%
Non-low income95%
IEP73%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income70%
Non-low income95%
IEP70%
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
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 70% (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 Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income42%
Non-low income78%
IEP29%
Non-IEP81%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income42%
Non-low income75%
IEP27%
Non-IEP78%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income42%
Non-low income76%
IEP22%
Non-IEP80%
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 2421n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2420n/a
Graduating class of 2007 242021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2421n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2420n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232022
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2320n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
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 credentials<1%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2321
Grade 12321
Grade 22221
Grade 32322
Grade 42423
Grade 52623
Grade 62423
Grade 72422
Grade 82822
High school2119
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic91%54%
Hispanic3%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
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 students2%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%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 rate96%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,548$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%59%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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