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GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 338
Beecher, IL 60401
Will County
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PH: (708) 946-2266

  • Grades K-12
  • 1119 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 99% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 68% (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 Students88%
Female95%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income90%
IEP74%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Non-low income99%
IEP100%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female93%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Non-low income87%
IEP50%
Non-IEP93%

ScienceThis District
All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Non-low income90%
IEP57%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income95%
IEP64%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female82%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income60%
Non-low income91%
IEP46%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income90%
Non-low income96%
IEP85%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income90%
IEP50%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Non-low income88%
IEP70%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP97%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income99%
Non-IEP99%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income89%
IEP60%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female97%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income89%
IEP47%
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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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 53% (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 Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Non-low income61%
IEP23%
Non-IEP64%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Non-low income60%
IEP0%
Non-IEP68%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female53%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Non-low income50%
IEP8%
Non-IEP55%
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 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 222021
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 credentials2%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2521
Grade 12021
Grade 22221
Grade 32022
Grade 42723
Grade 52623
Grade 62323
Grade 72922
Grade 83322
High school1719
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White91%55%
Hispanic6%19%
Black2%20%
Multiracial/Ethnic<1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students4%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%7%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,922$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%59%
Student and staff support2%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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