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203 E Throp St
Troy, IL 62294
Madison County
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PH: (618) 667-8851

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3635 students
  • 6 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 91% (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)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 90% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (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 Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income60%
Non-low income87%
IEP50%
Non-IEP89%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income87%
Non-low income97%
IEP85%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income78%
Non-low income87%
IEP56%
Non-IEP94%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income91%
Non-low income95%
IEP86%
Non-IEP97%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income94%
Non-low income97%
IEP94%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income70%
Non-low income87%
IEP41%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income83%
Non-low income93%
IEP71%
Non-IEP96%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
IEP55%
Non-IEP96%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income90%
Non-low income96%
IEP76%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income75%
Non-low income86%
IEP48%
Non-IEP92%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income85%
Non-low income91%
IEP65%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income78%
Non-low income91%
IEP67%
Non-IEP93%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income74%
Non-low income88%
IEP50%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income74%
Non-low income87%
IEP52%
Non-IEP94%
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
 64% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 63% (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 Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Low income36%
Non-low income67%
IEP23%
Non-IEP70%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female58%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Low income54%
Non-low income67%
IEP18%
Non-IEP73%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female60%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Low income43%
Non-low income68%
IEP20%
Non-IEP73%
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 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 222021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
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 credentials<1%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2121
Grade 12321
Grade 22621
Grade 32422
Grade 42723
Grade 52723
Grade 62923
Grade 72922
Grade 82822
High school2119

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White95%55%
Black2%20%
Hispanic1%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
Multiracial/Ethnic<1%2%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students16%41%
Limited English proficient students<1%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$7,335$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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