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Creston Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 124 students

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Posted June 15, 2009

Not impressed at all with this school. Principal and many teachers not friendly. If your child needs extra help or has issues, definitely find another school district. This school has no tolerance for anything short of model behavior from a child. You would think that the child /teacher ratio would ensure a good education, absolutely untrue. The teachers do no more than they must. There are no specials for those in need. The school will not deviate on anything other than policy and their answer is detention or suspension. If a homework assignment is not done, a detention is given again, and again, and again. School is small and very cliquey. Some classes are so small, your child can feel alienated. I have lived in the school district for more than 20 years. School calendar has many half days or early dismissals. I suggest any school district other than Creston.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2009

awesome art teacher. my kids can't wait for art class. Other teachers great, too. small classes are the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2008

This place is pretty good for my child, he has made great friends, but has gotten lower grades then the last school. I don't know if its the teachers, or.... Some of the teachers are very nice. but when it comes to to parent involvement, this place is excelent. Cudos to you, creston middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2005

I cannot say enough good things about our school. I found my child challanged,on a daily basis, and was held accountable for his actions actions or lack of. A First rate school, yet small. Rated top school in ISAT. A great place for a child to learn...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2005

Creston school offers a very low student teacher ratio, so the level of attention for each student assures that every student is getting an A+ education. The teachers there (grades 1,2,3) are outstanding,kind, and level-headed. we love this school and were very sad to have have left. They offer music in 4th grade,allthough because of the small population a student might be pressured to play a 'certain' instrument. But the music teacher is awesome...dynamic. My dealings with the principal...not so hot. When confronted with issues, he does not get back with you. Does not really deal with questions asked. they offer the benefits of computers, typing class, their own gym teacher.
—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.

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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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
73%

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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

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 85% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%
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

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English language learnersn/a
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Reading

All Students56%
Female60%
Malen/a
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White73%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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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 Students90%
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English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students50%
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Science

All Students70%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
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Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students74%
Femalen/a
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 53%
Hispanic 10% 21%
Black 6% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 37
Creston, IL 60113
Phone: (815) 384-3920

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