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Bellwood School District 88

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

640 Eastern Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
Cook County
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PH: (708) 344-9344

Grades PK-8
2822 students
7 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

56% (2008)

52% (2007)

47% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

63% (2007)

71% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

57% (2008)

59% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

54% (2008)

48% (2007)

52% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

57% (2008)

50% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

47% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

64% (2008)

66% (2007)

58% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

53% (2007)

43% (2006)

15% (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

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	63%
Male	48%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	55%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	58%
LEP	52%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	65%
Non-low income	63%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	67%
LEP	68%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	52%
Black	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	55%
Non-low income	71%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	61%
LEP	43%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	49%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	52%
Non-low income	67%
IEP	30%
Non-IEP	56%
LEP	44%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	66%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	71%
Non-low income	74%
IEP	30%
Non-IEP	75%
LEP	84%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	59%
Male	49%
Black	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	52%
Non-low income	73%
IEP	5%
Non-IEP	58%
LEP	38%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	54%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	53%
Non-low income	78%
IEP	9%
Non-IEP	60%
LEP	46%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	53%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	57%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	46%
Non-IEP	58%
LEP	72%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	47%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	52%
Non-low income	43%
IEP	32%
Non-IEP	54%
LEP	61%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	69%
Male	56%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	62%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	73%
Non-IEP	61%
LEP	54%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	60%
Male	63%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	61%
Non-low income	67%
IEP	64%
Non-IEP	61%
LEP	69%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	51%
Non-low income	65%
IEP	46%
Non-IEP	52%
LEP	77%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	69%
Male	59%
Black	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	65%
Non-low income	58%
IEP	66%
Non-IEP	64%
LEP	82%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	48%
Male	42%
Black	41%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	45%
Non-low income	39%
IEP	41%
Non-IEP	45%
LEP	64%

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

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or provisional credentials	3%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	21	21
Grade 1	18	21
Grade 2	18	21
Grade 3	22	22
Grade 4	19	23
Grade 5	19	23
Grade 6	21	23
Grade 7	19	22
Grade 8	33	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	62%	20%
Hispanic	36%	19%
White	<1%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
Multiracial/Ethnic	<1%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	76%	41%
Limited English proficient students	12%	7%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,764	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	9%	10%
Administration	18%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >