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Wabash Cusd 348

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218 W 13th St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Wabash County
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PH: (618) 262-4181

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1852 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 42% (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 Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White76%
Low income60%
Non-low income89%
IEP47%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female88%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income87%
Non-low income93%
IEP82%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income56%
Non-low income88%
IEP22%
Non-IEP88%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income69%
Non-low income91%
IEP61%
Non-IEP87%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income69%
Non-low income91%
IEP48%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income62%
Non-low income81%
IEP46%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income70%
Non-low income89%
IEP69%
Non-IEP85%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income83%
Non-low income91%
IEP29%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income72%
Non-low income93%
IEP24%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income75%
Non-low income87%
IEP33%
Non-IEP89%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income82%
Non-low income93%
IEP44%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income79%
Non-low income95%
IEP67%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income64%
Non-low income92%
IEP41%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female90%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income64%
Non-low income92%
IEP41%
Non-IEP94%
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.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 42% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 64% (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 Students42%
Female50%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White41%
Low income35%
Non-low income43%
IEP9%
Non-IEP47%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female42%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Low income35%
Non-low income40%
IEP5%
Non-IEP45%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female49%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Low income26%
Non-low income49%
IEP14%
Non-IEP50%
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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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 ACT Results


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

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

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
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 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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 credentials3%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 11821
Grade 22021
Grade 31922
Grade 42423
Grade 52023
Grade 62523
Grade 72222
Grade 82522
High school1519

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White96%55%
Multiracial/Ethnic3%2%
Hispanic<1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Native American<1%<1%
Black<1%20%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students35%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,311$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures26%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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