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Tri Valley Cusd 3

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410 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
McLean County
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PH: (309) 378-2351

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1056 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 98% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 95% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 92% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 72% (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 Students92%
Female98%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income94%
IEP77%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
IEP92%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income98%
Non-IEP98%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income99%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income92%
IEP71%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female86%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Non-low income88%
IEP71%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female97%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income94%
IEP85%
Non-IEP93%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income96%
IEP85%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female91%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income96%
IEP85%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Non-low income96%
IEP75%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income94%
IEP67%
Non-IEP97%
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
 77% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 60% (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 Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP81%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female79%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Non-low income74%
Non-IEP77%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female84%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Non-low income74%
Non-IEP77%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2221n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 222021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2321n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 232021
Graduating class of 2005 232021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 222021
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
Kindergarten2021
Grade 11921
Grade 22221
Grade 32022
Grade 42023
Grade 51923
Grade 62623
Grade 71922
Grade 82122
High school1619
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White97%55%
Hispanic1%19%
Black1%20%
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 students10%41%
Limited English proficient students0%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 rate96%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,856$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%59%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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