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Carrie Busey Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 409 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 18, 2013

I have a child in first grade at this school. He has very adaptive teachers who challenge him intellectually and assist him socially. The new $18 million building in Savoy is wonderful, and I couldn't ask for a better principal and assistant principal. My child enjoys going to school and wants to learn. We especially enjoy the Science Night in the fall and are looking forward to International Day in February.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
64%
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 Students70%
Female66%
Male75%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Low income70%
Non-low income71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Low income68%
Non-low income71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
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 Students71%
Female70%
Male71%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income60%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female54%
Male48%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income36%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female60%
Male52%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Low income40%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities57%
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 Students65%
Female68%
Male62%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income54%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Black32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income48%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
Students without disabilities66%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 48% 19%
White 36% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
Hispanic 6% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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304 Prairie Rose Ln.
Savoy, IL 61874
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Phone: (217) 351-3811

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