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Giant City CCSD 130

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
Jackson County
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PH: (618) 457-5391

  • Grades K-8
  • 251 students
  • 1 school

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 92% (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.

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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 Students86%
Female100%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female100%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Non-low income82%
Non-IEP81%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female87%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income83%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income83%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female91%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP79%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female79%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP89%
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 credentials0%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1521
Grade 11221
Grade 21421
Grade 31622
Grade 41423
Grade 51623
Grade 62623
Grade 71422
Grade 8922
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic88%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%4%
Black, not Hispanic5%19%
Hispanic1%20%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students29%41%
Limited English proficient students2%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,139$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support4%10%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures26%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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