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Talala Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 349 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 6, 2012

This is our 5yr olds first year and we are quite pleased with the principal and his staff. Unfortunately a great student is only as great as the parents involvement. We pride ourselves on parent participation and following up w/ our child.You must get involved the teachers need our help as well as the children. Encourage and nurture lead by example you'll be surprised what your child can do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

This is my son first year at this school, I am impressed with the teachers and the the principal. They take time out to make sure your child gets all they need for the next grade level. I loved that they challenged my son instead of holding him back I am very impressed and they should be noticed for their good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

Teachers are very dedicated and highly effective. Principal is everywhere and knows all the children and truly cares about them. The school is at the edge of the district and tends to be somewhat forgotten but is definitely a true asset in a somewhat challenging area. Parental involvement tends to be low overall but those that are in the trenches are very dedicated and spend hundreds of hours each year providing the school with fun and educational options. As with any school, there are challenges as far as a few students with repeated discipline problems, but they are dealt with quickly and effectively.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%
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 Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female82%
Male53%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities81%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female57%
Male75%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities69%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female85%
Male76%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
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

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 82% 19%
White 13% 53%
Hispanic 4% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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430 Talala St
Park Forest, IL 60466
Phone: (708) 367-2560

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