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Parsons Accelerated School

Public | K-6 | 298 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 12, 2010

I think that Parsons school is truly a diamond in the rough. The staff is excellent. They are welcoming of parents and parental concerns. The school even hosts a Coffee House group once a week where parents can come together to discuss parenting issues or just have fun! My daughter is academically accelerated and her teachers have successfully challenged her. They also have helped her take on more and more responsibility and grow in independence. I wish more schools were like this one.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
43%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
56%
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 Students44%
Female60%
Male33%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Female50%
Male27%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income24%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
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 Students50%
Female44%
Male55%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Low income43%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Low income33%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students39%
Female31%
Male45%
Black6%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Low income25%
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 Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male59%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students68%
Female53%
Male84%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
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 50% 53%
Black 46% 19%
Hispanic 3% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3591 N MacArthur Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217) 876-8778

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