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ISAT Results
ISAT Results by Subgroup
PSAE Results
PSAE Results by Subgroup
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

125 S Clark
Chicago, IL 60603
Cook County
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PH: (773) 553-1000

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Grades PK-12
404,769 students
631 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

55% (2008)

53% (2007)

51% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

69% (2007)

67% (2006)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

58% (2008)

57% (2007)

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

Science

56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

50% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

65% (2007)

58% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

67% (2008)

59% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

70% (2008)

63% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

63% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2008)

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

65% (2006)

32% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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	55%
Female	60%
Male	49%
Black	49%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	67%
Native American	81%
White	79%
Low income	51%
Non-low income	80%
IEP	20%
Non-IEP	58%
LEP	43%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black	61%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	74%
Multiracial	82%
Native American	93%
White	89%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	42%
Non-IEP	73%
LEP	68%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	53%
Black	52%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	74%
Native American	69%
White	81%
Low income	54%
Non-low income	80%
IEP	19%
Non-IEP	63%
LEP	30%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black	47%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	57%
Multiracial	77%
Native American	68%
White	82%
Low income	52%
Non-low income	82%
IEP	27%
Non-IEP	60%
LEP	32%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black	63%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	84%
Native American	82%
White	88%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	35%
Non-IEP	75%
LEP	52%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	51%
Black	49%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	55%
Multiracial	70%
Native American	70%
White	79%
Low income	52%
Non-low income	80%
IEP	15%
Non-IEP	61%
LEP	22%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	64%
Black	56%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	77%
Native American	79%
White	85%
Low income	63%
Non-low income	84%
IEP	27%
Non-IEP	71%
LEP	44%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	61%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	81%
Native American	82%
White	86%
Low income	65%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	23%
Non-IEP	74%
LEP	28%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
Black	58%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	75%
Multiracial	82%
Native American	83%
White	88%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	84%
IEP	29%
Non-IEP	75%
LEP	46%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	65%
Black	65%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	70%
Multiracial	83%
Native American	83%
White	86%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	23%
Non-IEP	77%
LEP	27%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	63%
Black	54%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	66%
Multiracial	79%
Native American	75%
White	85%
Low income	60%
Non-low income	83%
IEP	23%
Non-IEP	69%
LEP	28%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	66%
Black	57%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	74%
Multiracial	82%
Native American	84%
White	87%
Low income	66%
Non-low income	83%
IEP	25%
Non-IEP	75%
LEP	42%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	70%
Black	70%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	76%
Multiracial	86%
Native American	82%
White	89%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	30%
Non-IEP	83%
LEP	34%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	67%
Black	60%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	75%
Multiracial	81%
Native American	74%
White	88%
Low income	68%
Non-low income	81%
IEP	27%
Non-IEP	76%
LEP	45%

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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

30% (2008)

35% (2007)

39% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

24% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

29% (2007)

31% (2006)

28% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	30%
Female	31%
Male	29%
Black	22%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	28%
Multiracial	50%
Native American	44%
White	63%
Low income	24%
Non-low income	53%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	34%
LEP	3%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	22%
Male	27%
Black	14%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	23%
Multiracial	41%
Native American	37%
White	58%
Low income	18%
Non-low income	47%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	27%
LEP	4%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	26%
Male	31%
Black	16%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	46%
Native American	41%
White	61%
Low income	23%
Non-low income	49%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	32%
LEP	12%

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	18	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	17	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	18	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	17	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	17	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	17	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	17	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	18	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21

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

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

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	24	21
Grade 1	23	21
Grade 2	23	21
Grade 3	23	22
Grade 4	25	23
Grade 5	25	23
Grade 6	25	23
Grade 7	24	22
Grade 8	24	22
High school	18	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	47%	20%
Hispanic	39%	19%
White	8%	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	4%
Multiracial/Ethnic	2%	2%
Native American	<1%	<1%

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	85%	41%
Limited English proficient students	14%	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	91%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,666	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Student and staff support	13%	10%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >