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Naperville Cusd 203

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203 W Hillside Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
DuPage County
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PH: (630) 420-6300

  • Grades PK-12
  • 18,211 students
  • 21 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 80% (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 Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Black72%
Asian95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income67%
Non-low income92%
IEP61%
Non-IEP93%
LEP62%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black84%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income84%
Non-low income97%
IEP82%
Non-IEP98%
LEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Black74%
Asian96%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income61%
Non-low income93%
IEP66%
Non-IEP94%
LEP53%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black80%
Asian96%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial80%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income71%
Non-low income96%
IEP84%
Non-IEP96%
LEP60%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black77%
Asian99%
Hispanic82%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income74%
Non-low income97%
IEP79%
Non-IEP97%
LEP73%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black74%
Asian96%
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income73%
Non-low income93%
IEP59%
Non-IEP96%
LEP46%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black76%
Asian99%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income79%
Non-low income96%
IEP74%
Non-IEP97%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black78%
Asian95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income77%
Non-low income96%
IEP69%
Non-IEP97%
LEP44%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black70%
Asian98%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income98%
IEP76%
Non-IEP98%
LEP56%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black82%
Asian98%
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income97%
IEP70%
Non-IEP98%
LEP81%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black80%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income82%
Non-low income98%
IEP81%
Non-IEP98%
LEP75%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black71%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income75%
Non-low income97%
IEP75%
Non-IEP98%
LEP75%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black77%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income76%
Non-low income98%
IEP80%
Non-IEP99%
LEP56%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black73%
Asian100%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income73%
Non-low income97%
IEP76%
Non-IEP98%
LEP75%
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
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 80% (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

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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 Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black43%
Asian82%
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income43%
Non-low income80%
IEP40%
Non-IEP82%
LEP13%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Black31%
Asian86%
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income40%
Non-low income82%
IEP23%
Non-IEP86%
LEP10%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female76%
Male81%
Black38%
Asian91%
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income43%
Non-low income80%
IEP28%
Non-IEP84%
LEP53%
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 2521n/a
Graduating class of 2007 252021
Graduating class of 2006 242021
Graduating class of 2005 252021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2520n/a
Graduating class of 2007 252021
Graduating class of 2006 242021
Graduating class of 2005 252020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2521n/a
Graduating class of 2007 252021
Graduating class of 2006 242021
Graduating class of 2005 252021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2520n/a
Graduating class of 2007 252022
Graduating class of 2006 252021
Graduating class of 2005 252021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2520n/a
Graduating class of 2007 252021
Graduating class of 2006 242021
Graduating class of 2005 242021
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 credentials<1%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 12521
Grade 22521
Grade 32522
Grade 42523
Grade 52523
Grade 62523
Grade 72322
Grade 82222
High school2219
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic76%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander15%4%
Hispanic5%20%
Black, not Hispanic4%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 students3%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$10,231$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures16%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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