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Harrisburg Cusd 3

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

40 S Main St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Saline County
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PH: (618) 253-7637

Grades PK-12
2185 students
4 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

74% (2008)

69% (2007)

76% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

96% (2008)

97% (2007)

93% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2008)

73% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

79% (2008)

70% (2007)

78% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

88% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

78% (2008)

75% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2008)

68% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

85% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)

46% (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	74%
Female	76%
Male	71%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	72%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	67%
Non-low income	84%
IEP	59%
Non-IEP	79%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	97%
Black	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	100%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Low income	95%
Non-low income	99%
IEP	90%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	73%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	83%
IEP	55%
Non-IEP	82%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	67%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	64%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Low income	72%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	90%
Non-IEP	75%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	82%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	90%
Non-low income	97%
IEP	95%
Non-IEP	92%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	52%
Non-IEP	87%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	93%
Male	97%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Low income	95%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	97%
Non-IEP	95%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	80%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Low income	66%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	44%
Non-IEP	86%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	80%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	74%
Non-IEP	89%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Low income	70%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	64%
Non-IEP	82%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	86%
Non-low income	93%
IEP	84%
Non-IEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Low income	73%
Non-low income	84%
IEP	56%
Non-IEP	83%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	79%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Low income	83%
Non-low income	81%
IEP	84%
Non-IEP	81%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	70%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	71%
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Low income	65%
Non-low income	79%
IEP	37%
Non-IEP	78%

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

52% (2008)

49% (2007)

60% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

47% (2006)

54% (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	52%
Female	55%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	51%
Low income	44%
Non-low income	56%
Non-IEP	54%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	44%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Low income	37%
Non-low income	54%
Non-IEP	48%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	53%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Low income	37%
Non-low income	53%
Non-IEP	48%

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	19	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

English

	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	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	19	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	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	<1%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	89%	55%
Multiracial/Ethnic	5%	2%
Black	4%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	4%
Hispanic	1%	19%

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	47%	41%
Limited English proficient students	0%	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	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,362	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	59%
Student and staff support	8%	10%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >