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Massac Ud 1

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P.O. Box 530
Metropolis, IL 62960
Massac County
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PH: (618) 524-9376

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2376 students
  • 7 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 49% (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 Students71%
Female79%
Male62%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income61%
Non-low income81%
IEP43%
Non-IEP74%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income87%
Non-low income96%
IEP93%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female77%
Male66%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Low income59%
Non-low income83%
IEP45%
Non-IEP76%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female73%
Male83%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income65%
Non-low income89%
IEP67%
Non-IEP80%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income76%
Non-low income93%
IEP67%
Non-IEP88%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income68%
Non-low income87%
IEP24%
Non-IEP84%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income85%
Non-low income95%
IEP53%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income78%
Non-low income93%
IEP39%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income90%
Non-low income94%
IEP62%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female88%
Male76%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income71%
Non-low income89%
IEP11%
Non-IEP90%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income75%
Non-low income96%
IEP35%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income81%
Non-low income94%
IEP44%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income78%
Non-low income92%
IEP35%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
IEP44%
Non-IEP92%
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
 50% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 46% (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 Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Low income28%
Non-low income58%
IEP6%
Non-IEP55%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female43%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Low income28%
Non-low income53%
IEP6%
Non-IEP52%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female40%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White49%
Low income26%
Non-low income54%
IEP0%
Non-IEP52%
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 1921n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2021n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 182021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192022
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 192021
Graduating class of 2006 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
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%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2321
Grade 12321
Grade 22421
Grade 32322
Grade 42523
Grade 52123
Grade 61923
Grade 72022
Grade 81922
High school1519
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White87%55%
Black7%20%
Multiracial/Ethnic4%2%
Hispanic2%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students44%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%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 rate94%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,341$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures25%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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