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Steeleville Cusd 138

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
Randolph County
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PH: (618) 965-3432

  • Grades K-12
  • 406 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 97% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Science
 74% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

Math
 77% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2010.

Math
 83% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 83% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2010.

Math
 79% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

Science
 86% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2010.

Math
 81% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

Math
 97% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income91%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female79%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Low income63%
Non-low income74%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female67%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income63%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP72%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income75%
Non-low income78%
Non-IEP80%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income82%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income91%
Non-low income72%
Non-IEP82%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP88%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Non-low income92%
Non-IEP88%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income100%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income100%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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
 56% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2010.

Science
 53% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Math
 41% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2010.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all high schools in this district
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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 Students56%
Female57%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Non-low income56%
Non-IEP62%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female50%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Non-low income52%
Non-IEP59%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female36%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White42%
Non-low income41%
Non-IEP45%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1317
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%53%
Hispanic1%21%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%19%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program25%39%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,933$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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