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Cary CCSD 26

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2115 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
McHenry County
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PH: (847) 639-7788

  • Grades PK-8
  • 3465 students
  • 6 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 81% (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.

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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 Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracial90%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income46%
Non-low income89%
IEP49%
Non-IEP90%
LEP30%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income85%
Non-low income96%
IEP77%
Non-IEP98%
LEP74%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic55%
Multiracial87%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income66%
Non-low income87%
IEP39%
Non-IEP94%
LEP44%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income79%
Non-low income94%
IEP80%
Non-IEP95%
LEP57%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Hispanic90%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income95%
Non-low income96%
IEP87%
Non-IEP97%
LEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income65%
Non-low income89%
IEP48%
Non-IEP94%
LEP47%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income84%
Non-low income95%
IEP77%
Non-IEP97%
LEP75%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income66%
Non-low income94%
IEP63%
Non-IEP95%
LEP40%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income82%
Non-low income97%
IEP79%
Non-IEP98%
LEP70%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income62%
Non-low income91%
IEP59%
Non-IEP93%
LEP31%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income74%
Non-low income96%
IEP77%
Non-IEP96%
LEP44%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income74%
Non-low income95%
IEP66%
Non-IEP97%
LEP38%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracial82%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income58%
Non-low income96%
IEP67%
Non-IEP97%
LEP14%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income79%
Non-low income96%
IEP75%
Non-IEP98%
LEP57%
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials1%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12121
Grade 22321
Grade 32422
Grade 42423
Grade 52623
Grade 62723
Grade 72922
Grade 82622

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White85%55%
Hispanic9%19%
Multiracial/Ethnic3%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
Black<1%20%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students6%41%
Limited English proficient students4%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,207$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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