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Iroquois County Cusd 9

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

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

1411 W Lafayette St
Watseka, IL 60970
Iroquois County
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PH: (815) 432-4931

Grades PK-12
1274 students
5 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

77% (2008)

72% (2007)

67% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

88% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2008)

70% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science

85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

92% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2008)

57% (2007)

79% (2006)

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

Math

83% (2008)

86% (2007)

84% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2008)

76% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

87% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

90% (2008)

85% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

83% (2006)

82% (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	77%
Female	80%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Low income	74%
Non-low income	82%
IEP	60%
Non-IEP	79%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	83%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	80%
Non-IEP	88%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	76%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	87%
Non-IEP	81%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Low income	83%
Non-low income	87%
Non-IEP	86%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	76%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Low income	85%
Non-low income	82%
Non-IEP	85%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	82%
Non-low income	82%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	88%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	85%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	89%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	89%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	86%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	80%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	96%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	81%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	75%
Non-IEP	90%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	89%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Low income	72%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	50%
Non-IEP	85%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	83%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Low income	76%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	40%
Non-IEP	92%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	87%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	80%
Non-IEP	90%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	90%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	54%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	54%
Non-IEP	99%

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

58% (2008)

47% (2007)

71% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

48% (2007)

55% (2006)

44% (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	58%
Female	71%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Low income	42%
Non-low income	69%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	67%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Low income	36%
Non-low income	50%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	51%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Low income	53%
Non-low income	64%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	68%

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

Math

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

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	20	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	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	21	21
Grade 1	21	21
Grade 2	18	21
Grade 3	24	22
Grade 4	21	23
Grade 5	20	23
Grade 6	21	23
Grade 7	21	22
Grade 8	22	22
High school	14	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	90%	55%
Hispanic	4%	19%
Multiracial/Ethnic	3%	2%
Black	2%	20%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	4%
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	47%	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	94%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,038	$9,238

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	59%
Student and staff support	6%	10%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	23%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >