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IL Valley Central Unified School District 321

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

1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Peoria County
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PH: (309) 274-5418

Grades PK-12
2203 students
6 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

94% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2008)

80% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Math

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

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

Science

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2008)

85% (2007)

76% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

74% (2006)

61% (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	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	64%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	39%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	79%
Non-low income	95%
IEP	61%
Non-IEP	99%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Low income	53%
Non-low income	84%
IEP	21%
Non-IEP	88%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	46%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	29%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	80%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	64%
Non-IEP	92%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	80%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	83%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	60%
Non-IEP	95%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	52%
Non-IEP	95%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	91%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	60%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	70%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	38%
Non-IEP	96%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	89%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	59%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	59%
Non-IEP	97%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	42%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	79%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	42%
Non-IEP	95%

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

61% (2008)

63% (2007)

58% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

60% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

58% (2007)

43% (2006)

65% (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	61%
Female	60%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Low income	56%
Non-low income	62%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	65%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	53%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Low income	56%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	64%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	55%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	58%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	62%

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	22	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	22	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	22	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	22	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	1%	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	21	21
Grade 2	22	21
Grade 3	21	22
Grade 4	24	23
Grade 5	22	23
Grade 6	23	23
Grade 7	22	22
Grade 8	25	22
High school	19	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	94%	54%
Hispanic	2%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	19%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	21%	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		$7,074	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	59%
Student and staff support	4%	10%
Administration	14%	12%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >