McClellan Elementary School

McClellan Elementary School has great teachers.Kids have better scores in tests. Many parents are involve in school.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted October 20, 2011

McCllelan has come a very long way and is such a short time. Principal Shoffner is incredible! Under his leadership, McClellan is becoming the school that all parents want for their children, i.e. competant instructors, extra-curricular activities, discipline measures, parent involvement and opportunities. In his short time, McClellan has brought in the arts, mentors for the students, technology, science labs, sports playground, etc. As a parent and member of the LSC, I do not have enough space to tell you about our risen attainment. Principal Shoffner, and fellow LSC members, let us continue to stand tall
—Submitted by a parent

Posted December 11, 2010

Well I am ecstatic about leaving this review now for McClellan Elementary School. I wanted a change for this school and thank you God we got it! We have a new principal Mr. Joseph Shoffner and he is taking our school to a higher level fast. We have many more programs, scores are increasing, more parents are involved and the overall feeling in the school is warm and inviting. The old principal Mrs. Mary Garcia-humphreys wherever you are I wish you well and hope that you find what you were called to do. Unfortunately It wasn't in the field of teaching our kids. We now have strong leadership and a Principal who cares! Thank you Mr. Shoffner!! We truly love and appreciate you and Talman Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted July 29, 2010

my child attends mcclellan and has improved over the years and the principal is great.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted February 25, 2010

Unfortunately McClellan is sorely lacking in proficient principal leadership. There are no programs for our children. No technology classes since the computer teacher and music teacher were fired. The principal seems to have no interest in starting new programs or locating any resources to do so in spite numerous requests from the parents to do so. We have consistently asked about introducing technology classes for our children only to be told that its up to their teachers if they want to take them to the computer lab. Most of these teachers know how to teach proper computer lessons and are not comfortable taking chances just in case their kids damage the computers and they have to face unfortunate recourse because they were not proper technology teachers. Thankfully only recently a new LSC team was formed and they are working extremely hard to find outstanding, accountable and resourceful leadership for our school.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 25, 2007

I need to agrre with 2 reviews that were posted prior to mine. The Pre-K & Kindergarten teachers are good & It does seem to go down hill from there. I don't think that the teacher put enough effort in teaching our children. I've heard form both of my children that the teacher's do not take the time to help them understand the work there doing. When I sit down & do homework with my children they do seem to understand what they are doing once I take the time to explain. Schools are supposed to be there to help educate our children, that's why we send them to school everday. Teacher's seem to care more when I was a child growing up.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted December 3, 2006

I find this school as having a great potential with a little more help and more efforts from parents and teachers altogether. The Principal is new but very energetic and enthusiastic. The Volleyball team is still ' young ', however, overtime I knew it will change because of high-spirited students and a very encouraging Coach. Overall the Principal and the School Staff and Faculty are working hard towards the achievement of high quality of learning for the students.- Jeanna Lopez
—Submitted by Jeanna Lopez, a parent

Posted September 8, 2005

Overall I believe the school needs help with their programs and qualified teachers. The Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers are amazing. It is a shame for the education to go down hill after that. I hope we can get a better lesson plan and continue to send our daughter there. I don't even think they participate in sports. Maybe the parents could get together and help organize some extra cirricular activities.
—Submitted by a parent

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

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	96%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	96%
English language learners	90%
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	83%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	93%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	92%
English language learners	n/a

Reading

All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	75%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	92%
English language learners	n/a

Science

All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	76%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	71%
Female	n/a
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	67%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	74%
Female	n/a
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	70%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	52%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	69%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	52%
Female	69%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	52%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	74%
Female	n/a
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	78%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	92%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	67%
Female	n/a
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	65%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	83%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Science

All Students	74%
Female	n/a
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Multiracial	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	72%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students	65%
Female	62%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Reading

All Students	65%
Female	62%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	n/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)	n/a
Students without disabilities	79%
English language learners	n/a
Migrant	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests