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South Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 282 students

 

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Posted September 28, 2009

South School has really made my children feel welcome! The teachers and staff are great!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2004

I have two children who attend South. Both Love to go to school, and I think it's because it is such a caring school. Ms. Payne is a wonderful principal who obviously enjoys her job. The staff and teachers are wonderful people who love what they do. I wouldn't want them anywhere else.
—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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

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 88% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
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 84% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
74%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income92%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income81%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

Math

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income81%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female86%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Low income69%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income77%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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%
Female90%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income86%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
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

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
White 95% 51%
Two or more races 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 23%
Asian 0% 4%
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 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Pamela L McConnell

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1004 W Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: (217) 824-2249

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