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A-C Central Cusd 262

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P.O. Box 260
Ashland, IL 62612
Cass County
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PH: (217) 476-8112

  • Grades PK-12
  • 478 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 96% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 54% (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 Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income100%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female82%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income85%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP94%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female81%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income77%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income77%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income90%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female79%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income62%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female84%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income77%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female100%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income73%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income82%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP90%
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
 49% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

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

Math
 54% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 62% (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 Students49%
Female47%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White49%
Non-low income48%
Non-IEP53%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female47%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
Non-low income45%
Non-IEP56%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female60%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Non-low income52%
Non-IEP63%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 232021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
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 credentials0%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1721
Grade 11721
Grade 21521
Grade 31822
Grade 41623
Grade 51723
Grade 61423
Grade 72222
Grade 81822
High school1119
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%54%
Black, not Hispanic1%19%
Hispanic<1%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students32%41%
Limited English proficient students0%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%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,613$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration15%12%
Other expenditures28%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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