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Springfield School District 186

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1900 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
Sangamon County
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PH: (217) 525-3002

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 15,426 students
  • 35 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 43% (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%
Female67%
Male59%
Black43%
Asian82%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial62%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income53%
Non-low income86%
IEP25%
Non-IEP72%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black56%
Asian91%
Hispanic92%
Multiracial78%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income68%
Non-low income91%
IEP50%
Non-IEP81%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female68%
Male59%
Black49%
Asian91%
Hispanic56%
Multiracial58%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income55%
Non-low income82%
IEP28%
Non-IEP72%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female66%
Male65%
Black48%
Asian96%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial65%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income58%
Non-low income83%
IEP42%
Non-IEP71%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black58%
Asian96%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income67%
Non-low income87%
IEP46%
Non-IEP79%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female74%
Male61%
Black46%
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income57%
Non-low income87%
IEP29%
Non-IEP77%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black56%
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income63%
Non-low income91%
IEP40%
Non-IEP81%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female75%
Male66%
Black54%
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial79%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income62%
Non-low income87%
IEP27%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Black58%
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
Multiracial76%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income66%
Non-low income87%
IEP32%
Non-IEP83%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female68%
Male59%
Black46%
Asian88%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial69%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income53%
Non-low income81%
IEP21%
Non-IEP73%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male66%
Black47%
Asian82%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial64%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income58%
Non-low income84%
IEP35%
Non-IEP75%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black46%
Asian82%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income56%
Non-low income83%
IEP31%
Non-IEP74%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female74%
Male60%
Black57%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial83%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Low income56%
Non-low income86%
IEP25%
Non-IEP77%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female66%
Male67%
Black52%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial77%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income56%
Non-low income85%
IEP24%
Non-IEP77%
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
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 41% (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

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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 Students46%
Female45%
Male48%
Black21%
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial54%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Low income27%
Non-low income59%
IEP8%
Non-IEP50%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female34%
Male47%
Black18%
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial31%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Low income22%
Non-low income52%
IEP3%
Non-IEP45%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female37%
Male49%
Black22%
Asian73%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial54%
Native Americann/a
White51%
Low income25%
Non-low income55%
IEP8%
Non-IEP47%
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 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 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

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
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 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 11821
Grade 22021
Grade 32122
Grade 42023
Grade 51923
Grade 61923
Grade 72022
Grade 82122
High school2019
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic53%54%
Black, not Hispanic36%19%
Hispanic2%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified6%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students62%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%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 rate92%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$9,552$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%59%
Student and staff support13%10%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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