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Columbus West Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 944 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.

605 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

604 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

605 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

604 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

605 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

604 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%
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 85% in 2012.

605 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

604 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
50%
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%
Female68%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)61%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners67%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Female41%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income37%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners25%
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 Students78%
Female75%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)73%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners68%

Reading

All Students57%
Female61%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners37%

Science

All Students61%
Female56%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)47%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners45%
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 Students61%
Female61%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female48%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income44%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners16%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income87%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners72%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners42%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 96% 21%
Black 2% 19%
White 2% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
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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5425 W 31st St
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 780-4482

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