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Pana Cusd 8

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

P.O. Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
Christian County
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PH: (217) 562-1500

Grades PK-12
1510 students
5 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

71% (2008)

85% (2007)

78% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

99% (2008)

99% (2007)

91% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

73% (2008)

77% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

70% (2008)

59% (2007)

65% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2008)

72% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

66% (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)

89% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2008)

74% (2007)

77% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

62% (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	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	69%
IEP	29%
Non-IEP	80%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Low income	100%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	94%
Non-IEP	100%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	71%
IEP	33%
Non-IEP	85%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	84%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	65%
Non-IEP	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	95%
Non-low income	82%
IEP	70%
Non-IEP	96%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	84%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Low income	66%
Non-low income	76%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	78%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	90%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	95%
Non-IEP	87%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	29%
Non-IEP	91%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	90%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	64%
Non-IEP	95%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	74%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	80%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	87%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	84%
Male	93%
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	70%
Non-IEP	93%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	86%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	86%
Non-low income	95%
IEP	70%
Non-IEP	94%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	86%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Low income	72%
Non-low income	79%
IEP	16%
Non-IEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	84%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	53%
Non-IEP	94%

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

50% (2008)

46% (2007)

53% (2006)

56% (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)

52% (2006)

42% (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	50%
Female	48%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Low income	36%
Non-low income	55%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	56%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	35%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Low income	30%
Non-low income	49%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	50%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	50%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Low income	49%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	65%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

English

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

Math

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

Reading

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

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	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	21	21
Grade 1	20	21
Grade 2	19	21
Grade 3	16	22
Grade 4	22	23
Grade 5	20	23
Grade 6	23	23
Grade 7	12	22
Grade 8	15	22
High school	17	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	98%	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
Hispanic	<1%	20%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	19%

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Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	48%	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	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,970	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	7%	10%
Administration	14%	12%
Other expenditures	25%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >