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Otter Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 588 students

Community Rating

5 stars

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Posted May 21, 2012

Fantastic school, we could not be happier with Otter Creek! The teachers, staff and principal have all been wonderful. It has a very small community feel to it, which is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2011

We have had a great experience at Otter Creek. The school is a great size, the teachers have been great and our children have excelled there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

I love Otter Creek! I wouldnt send my child anywhere else! I have great idea for those who do not like it or complain please join the Steering Com. Thanks!
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

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 85% in 2012.

310 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%
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 Students86%
Female82%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income78%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners81%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female69%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income55%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners48%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income84%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners79%

Reading

All Students71%
Female77%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Low income61%
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners26%

Science

All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Low income58%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learners37%
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 Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income63%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners44%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female76%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income45%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners12%
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%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income77%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income74%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 46% 53%
Hispanic 40% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 7% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
Phone: (847) 888-6995

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