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Allen Junior High School

Public | 4-8 | 114 students

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2 stars

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Posted May 7, 2010

This school is not fun for me and for my friends. And school isnt supposed to be fun, I know that. But the least the teachers could do is help us with our work. There are certain teachers who continue teaching while the class does not pay attention. I honestly think that most of the teachers don't care about us. And our principal and superintendant do not do a thing when someone is bullied or if a teacher violates your privacy(going through lockers reading through the students personal journal) Dont get me wrong I absolutly love my friends. But, my grades are slipping because these teachers do not give the help that is nessicary. There is absolutly no reason for it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 7, 2008

Allen went through a difficult year last year. The administration is preparing this summer to help the new teachers and the more experienced teachers create an atmosphere in the school that will be conducive to good learning. I know things will improve, and I will do all that I can to help make sure this happens. We have an excellent superintendent and principal. If you have a complaint about the school, be sure to give a possible positive solution to the problem. Negativity doesn't get us anywhere.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 2, 2008

Education should be a team approach with teachers and parents, administration, and students working together to do what is best for the children. Remember them? The reason for schools in the first place. I am so disappointed by the comments by teachers, bus drivers, and board members that have been heard throughout the community after the March board meeting. I echo the teachers comment below, 'Let's quit placing blame and work together to find an answer.'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2008

I think that the number of parents and citizens that attended the recent school board meeting speak to the fact that some changes need to be made. It was very apparent to me that the community no longer trusts the Superintendent, and that the message was to be sent that she needs to focus on more than the numbers -- the STUDENTS matter, too. I just hope that everyone is willing to come together and be part of a better future for the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2008

This school is in need of change! The quality of education is suffering due to the behaviors of a small sector of the student body. But when you want to say teachers are doing nothing about it, I think you are incorrect. Calls home, referrals to the office, conferences with parents/administration, sleepless nights, professional workshops. Oh, they aren't doing anything! Please! Let's quit placing blame and work together to find an answer.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 17, 2008

I love going to this school and have nice friends but the most of the teachers and principle stand around and do nothing about the bulliying being done by the older kids. being in this school I do have a good education and know as much as all the other kids my age
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 12, 2008

District 303 continues worry more about finances than it does our children. Administration is lacking in every aspect, not helping our children excel and get help where it is needed. I think our academic testing scores speak for themselves and the complaints that have come in by parents. Money is the root of all evil!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2005

I think that this school needs more help.they need better teachers so that the kids can get a better education.They need better supervision outside during recess and during lunch and after school. The bigger kids bully the smaller kids while the teachers watch and do nothing about it. While another teacher threatens to smack a student in the face because he is touching her staples. we are suppose to be able to trust the teacher to take care of our children while at school and I don't think that is what is happening at this school. And then you have the parents of some children who want to stand outside in front of the students and yell and curse and some of the students. Where were the teachers when this was going on?
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
71%

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

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
38%

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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
89%

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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%

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 Students52%
Female46%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Low income60%
Non-low income46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students44%
Female46%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Low income50%
Non-low income39%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female55%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Low income60%
Non-low income62%
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 Students68%
Female59%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income60%
Non-low income73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income80%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
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 Students78%
Femalen/a
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
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 Students58%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income60%
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 Students76%
Female83%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female92%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
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 98% 53%
Hispanic 2% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 470
La Moille, IL 61330
Phone: (815) 638-2233

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