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John F Kennedy Elementary School

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Posted October 3, 2009

It's a down to earth school that is humble and yet has high ideals and standards.
—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.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

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 88% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

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 84% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

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

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

505 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
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 Students87%
Female76%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income83%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female70%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Low income64%
Non-low income78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income79%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female74%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Low income56%
Non-low income73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)30%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Low income67%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students93%
Female88%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income88%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income72%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
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 Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income55%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female73%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income49%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
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 Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income81%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income74%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income77%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
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 Students76%
Female66%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income71%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female81%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income77%
Non-low income93%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 51%
Hispanic 29% 23%
Two or more races 4% 3%
Black 2% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Gina L Herrmann

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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800 N Richards St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
Phone: (815) 664-4601

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