Stephen Decatur Middle School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 58% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 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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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

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