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Blue Ridge Cusd 18

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411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
De Witt County
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PH: (309) 928-9141

  • Grades PK-12
  • 891 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 54% (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%
Female97%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income73%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income87%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income81%
Non-low income85%
IEP60%
Non-IEP88%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income95%
Non-low income93%
IEP100%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income95%
Non-low income98%
IEP100%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income86%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female80%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income76%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP86%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female79%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income87%
Non-low income85%
IEP82%
Non-IEP87%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female79%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income83%
Non-low income88%
IEP64%
Non-IEP90%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Low income66%
Non-low income71%
IEP53%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income86%
Non-low income85%
IEP65%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female86%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Low income76%
Non-low income81%
IEP47%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income86%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income79%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP95%
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
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 62% (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 Students66%
Female63%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income80%
Non-low income63%
IEP18%
Non-IEP76%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female57%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Low income80%
Non-low income61%
IEP0%
Non-IEP77%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female53%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Low income80%
Non-low income63%
IEP18%
Non-IEP76%
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 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/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 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/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 credentials0%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12121
Grade 21821
Grade 32122
Grade 41723
Grade 52323
Grade 62323
Grade 72522
Grade 82422
High school1819
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White96%55%
Black2%20%
Hispanic1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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 students29%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$7,468$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%59%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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