ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 68% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 55% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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  ISAT Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female64%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White68%
Low income53%
Non-low income95%
IEP20%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income83%
Non-low income95%
IEP53%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female56%
Male54%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Low income48%
Non-low income75%
IEP14%
Non-IEP71%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income70%
Non-low income95%
IEP68%
Non-IEP79%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female93%
Male81%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income85%
Non-low income95%
IEP86%
Non-IEP88%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female64%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White55%
Low income45%
Non-low income77%
Non-IEP65%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income76%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview  

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  Blue Ribbon Award

National Blue Ribbon School Program logo This school was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2004 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2003-2004


About the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

  • The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
  • Less than 300 schools nationwide are recognized each year.
  • Greatschools displays Blue Ribbon awards for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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