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Schiesher Elementary School

Public | K, 3-5 | 438 students

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Posted January 3, 2009

As a parent of a kindergardener I have found the class size to be small and SUPER personalable!!The teacher MRS. KLIMES is one of the best I have ever seen!! My child needed some extra attention and whatever she couldnt give in the classroom she would get me involved to work on at home. They put a large emphasis on learning the kindergarden way - which is each child at thier own rate !! I love it they keep the stress off of the kids and teach them the joy of learning!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

we moved to Lisle over a year ago from California. we had tate wood last year and then schiesher this year. not saying how wonderful the schools and systems are. the change of the child amazed us. more self-control; more indipendent; understanding and taking responsibilities; best of all... one year of 'training' in tate wood.. this year, even we don't do the reading log anymore, my son can't sleep w/o a bed-time reading. GLAD we settled here in Lisle.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2008

Lisle Schools are an amazing environment for kids to grow up in. The academics are great, but even better is the community, the small personal nature of the schools (almost like private), and the family-oriented atmosphere. We love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2006

Schiesher is an exceptional school in an exceptional school district. Although our 3 children have all moved on, the teachers, programs, and curriculum at this school is better than any in DuPage County (public or private). We switched 2 of our children from the local parochial school to Schiesher, and it was the best thing we ever did; they flourished in the Lisle schools. There is no better choice in education than the Lisle schools! They are the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

My 5 year old is attending Kindergarten at Schiesher Elementary, and he loves his teacher,and his class. He is learning so much. He is having so much fun. It is incrediable how fast he is learning with there Jolly Phonics Program. When he comes home we talk about his day and what he did. Then we go through his work,and practice his program. All I can say about Schiesher is,..keep up the good work! It's a great school. Has alot to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2006

We moved recently, and we find ourselves really missing the Lisle schools! Though there was a lot of principal turnover while we were there, the academic standards are very high. Parents should be careful about what teacher they get, as some are better than others. But overall, a very good educational environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2005

their kindergarden program is execellet. they are using phonics and my son is all ready reading words. all the teachers are great and are very helpful to parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2004

I love Lisle Schools! It's a nice small town with a great school district. The teachers and the entire staff are absolutely wonderful! I would happily pay more in taxes to keep our schools and teachers the exact same.
—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.

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.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

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 88% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income88%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female81%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income71%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities90%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income79%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)56%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income64%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)45%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Low income61%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)72%
Students without disabilities83%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black83%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income89%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income77%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities94%
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 74% 53%
Black 10% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
Hispanic 7% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5205 Kingston Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (630) 493-8101

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