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Kewanee Cusd 229

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210 Lyle St
Kewanee, IL 61443
Henry County
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PH: (309) 853-3341

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1785 students
  • 6 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 75% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 87% (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
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 74% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 62% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
Data not available for this district (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 Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial82%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income70%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP78%
LEP67%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracial55%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income78%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP84%
LEP73%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female80%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Low income68%
Non-low income78%
IEP0%
Non-IEP79%
LEP80%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income70%
Non-low income77%
IEP27%
Non-IEP77%
LEP70%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income76%
Non-low income85%
IEP40%
Non-IEP82%
LEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income66%
Non-low income81%
IEP43%
Non-IEP76%
LEP64%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income77%
Non-low income91%
IEP64%
Non-IEP85%
LEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female86%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income66%
Non-low income88%
IEP43%
Non-IEP77%
LEP63%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female86%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income71%
Non-low income94%
IEP43%
Non-IEP83%
LEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female75%
Male51%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income58%
Non-low income72%
IEP29%
Non-IEP68%
LEP40%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income60%
Non-low income92%
IEP47%
Non-IEP74%
LEP40%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female78%
Male55%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Low income58%
Non-low income82%
IEP41%
Non-IEP70%
LEP40%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income61%
Non-low income81%
IEP40%
Non-IEP74%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Low income58%
Non-low income87%
IEP27%
Non-IEP77%
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.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 53% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 44% (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 Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Low income44%
Non-low income61%
IEP27%
Non-IEP61%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female40%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Low income38%
Non-low income49%
IEP27%
Non-IEP49%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female52%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Low income40%
Non-low income74%
IEP23%
Non-IEP68%
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 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182020

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

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
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
Kindergarten2021
Grade 11921
Grade 21921
Grade 32122
Grade 41923
Grade 52023
Grade 61923
Grade 71722
Grade 81722
High school1719

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic73%54%
Hispanic17%20%
Black, not Hispanic6%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Unspecified3%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students64%41%
Limited English proficient students7%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate93%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,567$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support4%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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