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Cons School District 158

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650 Academic Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
McHenry County
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PH: (847) 659-6158

  • Grades PK-12
  • 8153 students
  • 8 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 94% (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)
 81% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

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

Math
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 70% (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 Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black88%
Asian90%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial97%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income66%
Non-low income87%
IEP63%
Non-IEP88%
LEP58%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black100%
Asian96%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial97%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income94%
Non-low income97%
IEP88%
Non-IEP98%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black86%
Asian98%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income83%
Non-low income88%
IEP66%
Non-IEP90%
LEP53%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black93%
Asian95%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
IEP86%
Non-IEP92%
LEP44%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black93%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income90%
Non-low income96%
IEP93%
Non-IEP96%
LEP74%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female89%
Male80%
Black86%
Asian89%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income64%
Non-low income86%
IEP43%
Non-IEP89%
LEP28%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black86%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
IEP70%
Non-IEP93%
LEP60%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black80%
Asian97%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income74%
Non-low income90%
IEP67%
Non-IEP91%
LEP55%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial88%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income77%
Non-low income95%
IEP69%
Non-IEP97%
LEP60%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black100%
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial93%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income93%
Non-low income92%
IEP74%
Non-IEP93%
LEP60%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black100%
Asian96%
Hispanic84%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income86%
Non-low income92%
IEP79%
Non-IEP93%
LEP70%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
Black91%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracial86%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income93%
Non-low income94%
IEP74%
Non-IEP95%
LEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black84%
Asian90%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income85%
Non-low income91%
IEP55%
Non-IEP94%
LEP53%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black79%
Asian95%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income85%
Non-low income92%
IEP55%
Non-IEP96%
LEP47%
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
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 53% (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 Students62%
Female66%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian55%
Hispanic59%
Multiracial73%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Low income61%
Non-low income62%
IEP22%
Non-IEP66%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female70%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial55%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income61%
Non-low income72%
IEP34%
Non-IEP75%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female60%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian68%
Hispanic57%
Multiracial55%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Low income61%
Non-low income61%
IEP9%
Non-IEP66%
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

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 ACT Results


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

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

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

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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 credentials3%2%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12421
Grade 22421
Grade 32422
Grade 42723
Grade 52723
Grade 62623
Grade 72322
Grade 81922
High school1819
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic77%54%
Hispanic11%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%4%
Black, not Hispanic2%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified3%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 students5%41%
Limited English proficient students4%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%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,542$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional50%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration20%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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