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East St. Louis School District 189

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

1005 State St
East St. Louis, IL 62201
St. Clair County
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PH: (618) 646-3009

Grades PK-12
8165 students
22 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

65% (2008)

59% (2007)

54% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

61% (2008)

50% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

74% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

62% (2008)

46% (2007)

39% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

69% (2007)

55% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

53% (2008)

35% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

43% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

45% (2008)

32% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

50% (2008)

52% (2007)

42% (2006)

47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

43% (2007)

42% (2006)

22% (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	65%
Female	74%
Male	56%
Black	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	65%
Non-low income	62%
IEP	25%
Non-IEP	70%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	78%
Black	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	82%
Non-low income	89%
IEP	47%
Non-IEP	87%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	57%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	62%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	44%
Non-IEP	64%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	50%
Male	50%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	50%
Non-low income	52%
IEP	39%
Non-IEP	52%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	83%
Non-low income	77%
IEP	53%
Non-IEP	86%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	58%
Black	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	62%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	32%
Non-IEP	65%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	75%
Male	71%
Black	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	73%
Non-low income	72%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	76%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	62%
Male	45%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	53%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	4%
Non-IEP	61%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	66%
Male	50%
Black	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	58%
Non-low income	57%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	65%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	52%
Male	39%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	46%
Non-low income	40%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	51%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	41%
Male	45%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	43%
Non-low income	47%
IEP	10%
Non-IEP	48%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	48%
Male	42%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	46%
Non-low income	38%
IEP	7%
Non-IEP	51%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	44%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	49%
Non-low income	54%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	59%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	54%
Male	49%
Black	51%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	52%
Non-low income	49%
IEP	11%
Non-IEP	61%

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

13% (2008)

15% (2007)

20% (2006)

21% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

8% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

11% (2008)

10% (2007)

10% (2006)

9% (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	13%
Female	17%
Male	6%
Black	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	13%
Non-low income	13%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	15%

Science	This District
All Students	8%
Female	8%
Male	8%
Black	8%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	9%
Non-low income	7%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	9%

Math	This District
All Students	11%
Female	13%
Male	10%
Black	12%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	11%
Non-low income	13%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	13%

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	n/a	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	n/a	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	14	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	14	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	n/a	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	n/a	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	n/a	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	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	4%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	21
Grade 1	23	21
Grade 2	21	21
Grade 3	17	22
Grade 4	18	23
Grade 5	19	23
Grade 6	15	23
Grade 7	15	22
Grade 8	13	22
High school	15	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	98%	20%
Hispanic	2%	19%
White	<1%	55%

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	90%	41%
Limited English proficient students	1%	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	90%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,355	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	59%
Student and staff support	11%	10%
Administration	17%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >