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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 93% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 84% (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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Non-low income90%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis School
All Students97%
Female92%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP99%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Non-low income86%
IEP58%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female90%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Non-low income94%
IEP92%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP95%

ScienceThis School
All Students93%
Female89%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Non-low income94%
Non-IEP95%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White98%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP98%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Non-low income96%
Non-IEP97%
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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