Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 11
Reading

54% (2009)

53% (2008)

43% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Science

41% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.
Math

43% (2009)

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
- The PSAE 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.
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