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Heyworth Cusd 4

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522 E Main St
Heyworth, IL 61745
McLean County
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PH: (309) 473-3727

  • Grades PK-12
  • 940 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 91% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

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

Math
 88% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 55% (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 Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income73%
Non-low income79%
IEP50%
Non-IEP83%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income100%
Non-low income96%
IEP83%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female78%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income83%
Non-low income79%
IEP57%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female76%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income67%
Non-low income84%
IEP64%
Non-IEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income90%
IEP77%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income90%
IEP71%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income67%
Non-low income90%
IEP53%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income100%
Non-low income90%
IEP80%
Non-IEP95%
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
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 63% (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 Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Non-low income66%
Non-IEP72%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female45%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Non-low income54%
Non-IEP59%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female49%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Non-low income55%
Non-IEP59%
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 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
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 credentials2%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 11821
Grade 22021
Grade 31922
Grade 42323
Grade 52223
Grade 62223
Grade 71922
Grade 81722
High school2019

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%54%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Hispanic<1%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students15%41%
Limited English proficient students0%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$7,514$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support4%10%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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