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Howard B Thomas Grade School

Public | PK-5 | 270 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 2, 2010

Very pleased with HBT! My daughter really enjoyed her classes/teachers & I look forward to sending my son there. Couldn't ask for a better elementarty school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

Very happy with the school academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2008

Fabulous teachers that communicate well with parents. The teachers and staff are dedicated to caring, and enrichment of each student. They treat them as individuals which is to be highly commended! Principal Jan Harnish is second to none! The office staff is kind and welcoming. Thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2008

Excellent teachers and students. Love how everyone gets involved with their studies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2005

the overall feel of this school is good. we liked the small town feel and we also like the staff, but a few we did not care for...that being some of the under educ. aides who bring their personal lives to school with them. i do not feel my child should have to listen or be exposed to problems such as older children issues and divorce. i like the school but think the school should better screen the help.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%
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 Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income100%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female84%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income100%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female83%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income73%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income80%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)82%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female96%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
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 85% 53%
Hispanic 9% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 395
Burlington, IL 60109
Phone: (847) 464-6008

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