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Gard Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 550 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female62%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income73%
Non-low income62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)59%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners58%
Migrant54%

Reading

All Students45%
Female48%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Low income45%
Non-low income46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)12%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners29%
Migrant31%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female87%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income79%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners69%

Reading

All Students57%
Female61%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Low income51%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners50%

Science

All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Low income49%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners38%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income71%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)41%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners55%
Migrant61%

Reading

All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income61%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)38%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners31%
Migrant43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 53%
Hispanic 45% 21%
Black 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
Phone: (217) 323-1364

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