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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% 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.

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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 School
All Students71%
Female70%
Male73%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income52%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP80%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income68%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP84%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female81%
Male74%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income67%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP82%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female72%
Male57%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income46%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP68%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income77%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP87%
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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