ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 84% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income68%
Non-low income96%
IEP63%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income80%
Non-low income95%
IEP71%
Non-IEP95%
LEP75%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income56%
Non-low income93%
IEP31%
Non-IEP93%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income55%
Non-low income95%
IEP31%
Non-IEP94%
LEP60%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income61%
Non-low income95%
IEP34%
Non-IEP96%
LEP70%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female96%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income66%
Non-low income95%
IEP44%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income62%
Non-low income93%
IEP28%
Non-IEP97%
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 2007 by the US Department of Education.

Source: US Department of Education, 2006-2007


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.
More about the Blue Ribbon Schools Program

 
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