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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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255 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
Will County
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PH: (815) 458-2307

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1904 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.

Math
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 84% (2004)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 97% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 83% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 63% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and students in grades 4 and 7 in science.
  • The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 60% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 71% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2007.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202020
Graduating class of 2004 n/a1920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 202022
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
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 credentials0%2%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2221
Grade 12321
Grade 22421
Grade 32522
Grade 42923
Grade 52523
Grade 62423
Grade 72222
Grade 82422
High school2019
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White95%55%
Hispanic4%19%
Black<1%20%
Native American<1%<1%
Multiracial/Ethnic<1%2%
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 students26%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%94%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,041$8,340
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support7%7%
Administration10%13%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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