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Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 424 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 1, 2013

We have three children at Barkstall. The teachers are AMAZING. They are incredibly hardworking and involved with the students and parents. The office staff is top notch and the new principal is professional AND accessible. My kids don't like the uniforms, but they sure make the mornings run more smoothly around here. :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2012

Overall a great school to send your child to. My only complaint is the time it takes them to resolve any given situations. In the end they are however resolved. Specifically when speaking about IEP issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2011

Terrific atmosphere for learning. Emphasis on the arts is great. Love having uniforms (relaxed and easy to follow).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2009

I transfered my child here this semester from Garden Hill, and What a difference!!! The teachers and staff are great and the atmosphere is amazing. The only drawback is the parents are very stuck up. At events they will stand in front of small children to be first in line.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2005

Emphasis on the arts is fabulous! All students, regardless of race or socioeconomics, are treated with respect and empowered to achieve their best.
—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.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

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.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%
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 Students95%
Female90%
Male100%
Black96%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income92%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female80%
Male91%
Black68%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income72%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
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 Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
Black85%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income84%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female86%
Male93%
Black85%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income84%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black71%
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income87%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
Black53%
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income71%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 48% 53%
Black 26% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 23% 4%
Hispanic 3% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2201 Hallbeck Dr
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 373-5580

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