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Iroquois West Cusd 10

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P.O. Box 67
Gilman, IL 60938
Iroquois County
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PH: (815) 265-4642

  • Grades PK-12
  • 914 students
  • 5 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 77% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 69% (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 Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income64%
Non-low income91%
IEP43%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income72%
Non-low income97%
IEP71%
Non-IEP88%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income80%
Non-low income90%
IEP100%
Non-IEP83%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income69%
Non-low income90%
IEP70%
Non-IEP81%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Low income86%
Non-low income95%
IEP100%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Low income68%
Non-low income86%
IEP40%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income84%
Non-low income91%
IEP50%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income69%
Non-low income98%
IEP57%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female97%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income79%
Non-low income98%
IEP64%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income61%
Non-low income81%
IEP29%
Non-IEP84%

ScienceThis District
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income75%
Non-low income78%
IEP36%
Non-IEP88%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income79%
Non-low income78%
IEP29%
Non-IEP92%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income77%
Non-low income86%
IEP42%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income85%
Non-low income89%
IEP42%
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.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 51% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 55% (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 Students51%
Female67%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Low income38%
Non-low income59%
IEP19%
Non-IEP61%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female39%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White49%
Low income24%
Non-low income52%
IEP10%
Non-IEP51%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female42%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Low income18%
Non-low income48%
IEP14%
Non-IEP43%
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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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 credentials2%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2021
Grade 11821
Grade 22321
Grade 32322
Grade 42123
Grade 52123
Grade 61923
Grade 71722
Grade 81522
High school1619

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White66%55%
Hispanic31%19%
Multiracial/Ethnic3%2%
Black<1%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students40%41%
Limited English proficient students5%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate94%94%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,511$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures28%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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