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Brown County Cusd 1

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

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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
PSAE Results
PSAE Results by Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

503 NW Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
Brown County
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PH: (217) 773-3359

Grades PK-12
783 students
3 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2008)

62% (2007)

59% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

79% (2008)

72% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2008)

67% (2007)

56% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

80% (2007)

96% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2008)

62% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

81% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

59% (2008)

56% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

63% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

84% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

88% (2007)

74% (2006)

46% (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	70%
Female	89%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	73%
IEP	53%
Non-IEP	79%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	89%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	87%
Non-IEP	97%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	77%
IEP	39%
Non-IEP	94%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	80%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	86%
Non-low income	81%
IEP	54%
Non-IEP	94%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Low income	96%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	77%
Non-IEP	100%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	90%
Non-IEP	87%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	90%
Non-IEP	85%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	69%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	82%
Non-IEP	87%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	62%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	78%
Non-IEP	81%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	64%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Low income	52%
Non-low income	64%
Non-IEP	70%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	96%
Non-IEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	97%
Non-IEP	90%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	85%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Low income	57%
Non-low income	84%
Non-IEP	86%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	82%
Non-IEP	86%

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

40% (2008)

43% (2007)

48% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

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

Math

45% (2008)

47% (2007)

36% (2006)

60% (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	40%
Female	41%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	40%
Low income	7%
Non-low income	50%
Non-IEP	40%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	52%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Low income	7%
Non-low income	54%
Non-IEP	44%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	48%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Low income	7%
Non-low income	56%
Non-IEP	45%

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	19	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	18	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	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	2%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	11	21
Grade 1	16	21
Grade 2	14	21
Grade 3	24	22
Grade 4	27	23
Grade 5	22	23
Grade 6	26	23
Grade 7	20	22
Grade 8	24	22
High school	14	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	19%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	35%	41%
Limited English proficient students	0%	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	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,429	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	59%
Student and staff support	4%	10%
Administration	15%	12%
Other expenditures	27%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >