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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 88% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% 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 Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income53%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income74%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP87%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income58%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP78%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income61%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female89%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income79%
Non-low income95%
Non-IEP95%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income74%
Non-low income84%
Non-IEP86%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female94%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income68%
Non-low income89%
Non-IEP86%
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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