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309 N Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
McLean County
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PH: (309) 723-5111

  • Grades PK-12
  • 617 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 64% (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 Students63%
Female85%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income39%
Non-low income82%
Non-IEP69%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income77%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income79%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income84%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income79%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income78%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income83%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female82%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income90%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income80%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female88%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income56%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP87%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female94%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income75%
Non-low income91%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female94%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income63%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income87%
Non-low income81%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income87%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP92%
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
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 59% (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 Students51%
Female72%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Non-low income52%
Non-IEP56%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female67%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Non-low income55%
Non-IEP58%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female56%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Non-low income48%
Non-IEP53%
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 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 12121
Grade 22021
Grade 31822
Grade 42023
Grade 52223
Grade 61223
Grade 71222
Grade 81122
High school1619

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%54%
Hispanic1%20%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students30%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,112$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional45%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures39%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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