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Tri Point Cusd 6-J

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P.O. Box 128
Kempton, IL 60946
Ford County
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PH: (815) 253-6299

  • Grades PK-12
  • 557 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 56% (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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female73%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Low income50%
Non-low income71%
Non-IEP70%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income93%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income80%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP91%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income85%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female81%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income95%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female85%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income69%
Non-low income80%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female92%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income85%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income71%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female86%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income71%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female88%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income58%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female88%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income75%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income85%
Non-low income85%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female68%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income85%
Non-low income73%
Non-IEP83%
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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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 38% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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 PSAE 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 11
ReadingThis District
All Students38%
Female38%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Low income27%
Non-low income43%
Non-IEP41%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female29%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White35%
Low income9%
Non-low income43%
Non-IEP35%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female33%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White38%
Low income9%
Non-low income47%
Non-IEP38%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 182021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
1Source: IL State Board of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All high school students in Illinois must take the ACT. Participation rate for all schools and districts is at or near 100%.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent graduating students' most recent scores from an ACT national test date or PSAE testing.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials0%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1321
Grade 12021
Grade 21721
Grade 31522
Grade 41823
Grade 51923
Grade 61923
Grade 72422
Grade 82322
High school1419
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White98%55%
Hispanic<1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Black<1%20%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students28%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,384$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support2%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures27%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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