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St. Charles Cusd 303

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201 S 7th St
St. Charles, IL 60174
Kane County
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PH: (630) 513-3030

  • Grades PK-12
  • 13,727 students
  • 17 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 92% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 80% (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 Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black73%
Asian95%
Hispanic49%
Multiracial85%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income54%
Non-low income89%
IEP58%
Non-IEP92%
LEP45%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black87%
Asian98%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income85%
Non-low income97%
IEP85%
Non-IEP98%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black80%
Asian92%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income61%
Non-low income92%
IEP66%
Non-IEP95%
LEP46%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian88%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income71%
Non-low income94%
IEP78%
Non-IEP95%
LEP69%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black87%
Asian98%
Hispanic83%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income77%
Non-low income98%
IEP88%
Non-IEP98%
LEP77%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black63%
Asian87%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial96%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income64%
Non-low income92%
IEP66%
Non-IEP95%
LEP58%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black56%
Asian94%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income66%
Non-low income96%
IEP79%
Non-IEP97%
LEP73%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black82%
Asian94%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income75%
Non-low income96%
IEP65%
Non-IEP98%
LEP64%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black82%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income82%
Non-low income95%
IEP71%
Non-IEP97%
LEP67%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black92%
Asian85%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income64%
Non-low income94%
IEP59%
Non-IEP96%
LEP43%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black75%
Asian87%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial89%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income65%
Non-low income96%
IEP76%
Non-IEP96%
LEP35%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black92%
Asian92%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial79%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income72%
Non-low income96%
IEP70%
Non-IEP97%
LEP65%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black93%
Asian98%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income73%
Non-low income96%
IEP71%
Non-IEP98%
LEP37%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black86%
Asian98%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial95%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income74%
Non-low income95%
IEP62%
Non-IEP98%
LEP68%
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
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 71% (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 Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian68%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income38%
Non-low income73%
IEP30%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian74%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income40%
Non-low income74%
IEP17%
Non-IEP76%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income42%
Non-low income79%
IEP19%
Non-IEP82%
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 2321n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2321n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
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%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2321
Grade 12321
Grade 22321
Grade 32522
Grade 42523
Grade 52523
Grade 62323
Grade 72222
Grade 82222
High school2119
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic85%54%
Hispanic7%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%4%
Black, not Hispanic1%19%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified2%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 students6%41%
Limited English proficient students2%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 rate95%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$9,110$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%59%
Student and staff support14%10%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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