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Mount Pulaski Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 311 students

 

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Posted March 15, 2011

I think Mt. Pulaski Elementary School is a great school. We have a safe, clean environment, with dedicated staff who really care about the kids. We offer a variety of programs and sports, and fairly small class sizes.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 14, 2011

The Mt. Pulaski School District has been very good to not only myself and my husband, but to our kids. We all received a great education and have gone to achieve higher education degrees. After completing the first semester of college, one of my children remarked, "I guess MPHS was tougher than I thought compared to how well I'm doing vs. my classmates." My children were involved in band, FFA, sports, and scholastic groups which were all very successful and taught them many, many useful skils as they moved on to the next phases of their lives. Incidentally, Mrs. Dulle, her players, and parents work hard to RAISE all of the money spent on the volleyball program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2011

I've been involved in numerous school districts (public and private), and every one of them has flaws caused by many things (i.e. finances, teachers, parents, students). There are NO perfect schools, but there certainly are great ones. Mt. Pulaski is filled with enthusiastic, educated teachers who sincerely care about the students. The students are typical school age children who work, play, and interact like all children.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 14, 2011

I love MPGS. The teachers are hard working (overall), creative, energetic, and very caring. Students with special needs, emotional needs, disabilities, and reading problems get the support and help they need. Students who love sports have many to choose from. Students who love art, music, library, or computers have plenty of opportunities to learn more about those areas. The Homework Club is very helpful for students who don't have support at home to get their homework done. The teachers try to reward students for acheivement in AR, ISATs, good grades, good behavior, Boxtop collection, returning library books, and good manners as well as teach the core subjects. There are a few clubs for the junior high to join and occasional dances. Overall, MPGS is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 13, 2011

This is a great rural school where each child gets the individual attention he or she needs and deserves. Parents are encouraged to get involved and invited to attend monthly PASE (People Acting for Students and Education) meetings. The meeting dates and times are posted in the local paper and on the school's website. Parental involvement always begins with the parent. As a parent, I have been pleased with both the education my children are receiving and with the many ways in which I have been allowed to be involved in the activities of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

This school district is completely against any parental involvement in your childs education. If your children attend this school be sure you are parked outside their classroom door to make sure you know how they are doing with their education, and to know what they are teaching in class. I pulled my children out when they tested my son for a reading problem that I was never informed about, and they did not notify me that this testing was going to take place. Be VERY cautios.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2004

As a past student of Mount Pulaski Grade School I feel that other kids that have to go there should read this. MPGS puts almost all its resources into sports, mainly VOLLEYBALL! Also into Boys' Basketball. if you play any other sport you are setting yourself up to be ignored. The teachers are extremely good. The Junior High Teachers are the best. We have an ecxellent Math teacher, even if you stink at math she can help you! also we have an excellent Language Department. Plus and astounding Scince and Social Studies Department. The Primary grades have great teachers to. MOGS puts a lot of money into technology. Every classroom has an average of 2 computers per room.
—Submitted by Alex, a former student


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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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
90%

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88%
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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
83%

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 85% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

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 85% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
83%

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

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female82%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
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%
Female89%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income90%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female83%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income80%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
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%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income91%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income91%
Non-low income81%
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

Math

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income94%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income94%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Low income75%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female94%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income75%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female88%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income83%
Non-low income100%
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

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income87%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female96%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income87%
Non-low income90%
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 97% 51%
Asian 1% 4%
Hispanic 1% 23%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 18%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Gene Newton

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
Phone: (217) 792-7220

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