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Peoria School District 150

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3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
Peoria County
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PH: (309) 672-6768

  • Grades PK-12
  • 14,058 students
  • 37 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 65% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 63% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 41% (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 Students69%
Female73%
Male64%
Black61%
Asian81%
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income62%
Non-low income86%
IEP45%
Non-IEP75%
LEP58%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black79%
Asian89%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income79%
Non-low income93%
IEP63%
Non-IEP89%
LEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male59%
Black55%
Asian96%
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income56%
Non-low income86%
IEP37%
Non-IEP73%
LEP55%

ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Black59%
Asian96%
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income61%
Non-low income89%
IEP49%
Non-IEP75%
LEP63%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black72%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income72%
Non-low income94%
IEP58%
Non-IEP84%
LEP74%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
Black51%
Asian93%
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income52%
Non-low income85%
IEP27%
Non-IEP70%
LEP24%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
Black63%
Asian89%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income66%
Non-low income87%
IEP46%
Non-IEP79%
LEP67%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female68%
Male57%
Black52%
Asian95%
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income54%
Non-low income85%
IEP29%
Non-IEP74%
LEP14%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
Black55%
Asian95%
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income58%
Non-low income86%
IEP33%
Non-IEP77%
LEP44%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female71%
Male57%
Black56%
Asian91%
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income56%
Non-low income85%
IEP33%
Non-IEP72%
LEP18%

ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female69%
Male68%
Black60%
Asian95%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income61%
Non-low income88%
IEP42%
Non-IEP75%
LEP33%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
Black57%
Asian95%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income58%
Non-low income85%
IEP36%
Non-IEP74%
LEP25%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female75%
Male62%
Black61%
Asian93%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income62%
Non-low income85%
IEP43%
Non-IEP75%
LEP40%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black60%
Asian85%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income62%
Non-low income86%
IEP39%
Non-IEP77%
LEP70%
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
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 28% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 33% (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 Students37%
Female40%
Male33%
Black18%
Asian61%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Low income18%
Non-low income57%
IEP14%
Non-IEP42%

ScienceThis District
All Students28%
Female26%
Male30%
Black10%
Asian57%
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
Low income12%
Non-low income46%
IEP7%
Non-IEP32%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female29%
Male34%
Black13%
Asian74%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Low income16%
Non-low income49%
IEP9%
Non-IEP36%
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 182021
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 182021
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 182021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/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 1820n/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 credentials<1%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 11521
Grade 21621
Grade 31522
Grade 41623
Grade 51723
Grade 61723
Grade 71722
Grade 81822
High school1219

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic62%19%
White, not Hispanic30%54%
Hispanic5%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%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 students69%41%
Limited English proficient students4%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate92%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,389$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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