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Melrose Park Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 946 students

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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.

634 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

633 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
52%
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.

634 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

633 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
55%

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.

634 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

633 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

634 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

633 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

634 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

633 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

634 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

633 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners67%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female61%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners41%
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 Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners59%

Reading

All Students55%
Female59%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students69%
Female60%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners46%
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 Students67%
Female75%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners34%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female63%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners20%
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 Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learners35%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners35%
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 Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners54%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female67%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners21%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners14%
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 Students75%
Female83%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners39%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female94%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners57%
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
Hispanic 88% 21%
Black 10% 19%
White 2% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1715 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone: (708) 450-2042

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