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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 86% (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.

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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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income97%
IEP63%
Non-IEP100%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income97%
IEP75%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income93%
IEP61%
Non-IEP96%

ScienceThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income97%
IEP79%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income95%
IEP55%
Non-IEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black86%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income96%
IEP58%
Non-IEP99%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Black86%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Non-low income96%
IEP53%
Non-IEP98%
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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