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Jonesboro CCSD 43

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309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Union County
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PH: (618) 833-6651

  • Grades PK-8
  • 436 students
  • 1 school

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 78% (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 Students65%
Female60%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Low income52%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP67%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income72%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female86%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income75%
Non-low income78%
Non-IEP81%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female79%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income81%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP84%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income81%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income79%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income68%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income68%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income77%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP85%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female64%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income77%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female64%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income65%
Non-low income84%
Non-IEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income77%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income82%
Non-low income100%
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials0%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2321
Grade 12021
Grade 22421
Grade 31622
Grade 41823
Grade 52223
Grade 61923
Grade 72322
Grade 82322

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%54%
Hispanic3%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students43%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
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$7,968$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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