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South Shores Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 329 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 17, 2011

I found the school to be uncaring and too many IEP students per room with the class load to large. The Principal needs more education when being a principle .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2008

Teachers at this school make every effort to help children learn. Students have made AYP every year for the last six years!


Posted January 24, 2007

I think South Shores is a wonderful school. All students are treated with respect and kindness. The school has high academic standards and the teachers work hard so that every student is successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2006

South Shores has excellent academic programs with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics and a focus on science. Over 400 parents and family members attended each of the fall events this year...Open House and Fall Festival. A 'Science Experience' night is planned for November. Art lessons are provided by a volunteer and by the Education Foundation to all students. An Art Display event is planned for the spring of 07. Weekly vocal music lessons, instrumental lessons and a 'bucket' percussion band round out the music program. Parents and families are involved in PTA, volunteer tutoring and classroom work. Sports include basketball and PE classes.
—Submitted by a staff


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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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%
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 Students62%
Female67%
Male59%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low income54%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female67%
Male56%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Low income50%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities72%
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 Students71%
Female76%
Male68%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female59%
Male40%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Low income44%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students60%
Female71%
Male54%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Low income50%
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 Students69%
Female76%
Male61%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income64%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female82%
Male60%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Low income62%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
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 Students62%
Female60%
Male65%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income43%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female60%
Male71%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income48%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
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 61% 53%
Black 37% 19%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2500 S Franklin Street Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: (217) 424-3243

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