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Olson Park Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 373 students

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Posted November 30, 2007

this is a great school for children the education is putstanding and the teachers are great.and they watch over the children too make sure there safe,
—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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

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 Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income94%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female89%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Low income76%
Non-low income75%
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

Math

All Students78%
Female75%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Low income67%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Low income80%
Non-low income72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female71%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Low income67%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
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 Students94%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income89%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female96%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income83%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
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 Students92%
Female100%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income88%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income94%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
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 86% 53%
Black 5% 19%
Hispanic 5% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Phone: (815) 654-4504

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