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Herscher Cusd 2

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
PSAE Results
PSAE Results by Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 504
Herscher, IL 60941
Kankakee County
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PH: (815) 426-2162

Grades PK-12
2095 students
5 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

79% (2008)

84% (2007)

76% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2008)

80% (2007)

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

Science

88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2008)

72% (2007)

76% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

81% (2007)

86% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

92% (2008)

85% (2007)

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

Math

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

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

Science

92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

88% (2008)

94% (2007)

88% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

84% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	79%
IEP	70%
Non-IEP	81%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	91%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	89%
Non-IEP	93%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	79%
IEP	33%
Non-IEP	84%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	85%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	61%
Non-IEP	92%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	92%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	72%
Non-IEP	96%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	66%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	41%
Non-IEP	92%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	100%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	63%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	97%
IEP	90%
Non-IEP	96%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	66%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	48%
Non-IEP	89%

Science	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	72%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	76%
Non-IEP	94%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	66%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	43%
Non-IEP	92%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	52%
Non-IEP	93%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	65%
Non-IEP	93%

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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

63% (2008)

60% (2007)

68% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

59% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

63% (2007)

61% (2006)

59% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	75%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Low income	50%
Non-low income	64%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	67%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Low income	50%
Non-low income	60%
IEP	25%
Non-IEP	62%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Low income	33%
Non-low income	54%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	56%

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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or provisional credentials	0%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	22	21
Grade 1	20	21
Grade 2	19	21
Grade 3	26	22
Grade 4	25	23
Grade 5	21	23
Grade 6	27	23
Grade 7	23	22
Grade 8	20	22
High school	16	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	95%	54%
Hispanic	2%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	15%	41%
Limited English proficient students	<1%	7%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,600	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	2%	10%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	26%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >