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GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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304 E McNair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
Winnebago County
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PH: (815) 335-2456

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1715 students
  • 5 schools

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 ISAT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 95% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 89% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 68% (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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

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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 District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income73%
Non-low income77%
IEP41%
Non-IEP85%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income87%
Non-low income94%
IEP77%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low income63%
Non-low income83%
IEP70%
Non-IEP83%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female88%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income95%
Non-low income95%
IEP100%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income100%
Non-low income96%
IEP96%
Non-IEP97%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female89%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income47%
Non-low income86%
IEP61%
Non-IEP84%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income77%
Non-low income90%
IEP67%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Low income75%
Non-low income91%
IEP47%
Non-IEP94%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income85%
Non-low income94%
IEP77%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Low income60%
Non-low income80%
IEP36%
Non-IEP85%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income73%
Non-low income91%
IEP64%
Non-IEP93%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income67%
Non-low income87%
IEP59%
Non-IEP89%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female94%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Low income69%
Non-low income86%
IEP52%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Low income69%
Non-low income87%
IEP43%
Non-IEP93%
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.

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 PSAE Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 63% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • 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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 PSAE 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 11
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female54%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Non-low income64%
IEP13%
Non-IEP69%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female44%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Non-low income60%
IEP0%
Non-IEP66%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female52%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Non-low income58%
IEP0%
Non-IEP64%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science.
  • 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 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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2020n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192020

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2121n/a
Graduating class of 2007 202021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2220n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212022
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 212021

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 2120n/a
Graduating class of 2007 212021
Graduating class of 2006 212021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
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 credentials<1%2%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1921
Grade 12021
Grade 22321
Grade 32122
Grade 42123
Grade 52323
Grade 62623
Grade 71722
Grade 82122
High school2019

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White93%55%
Hispanic2%19%
Black2%20%
Multiracial/Ethnic<1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Low-income students12%41%
Limited English proficient students0%7%
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$7,852$8,340
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support7%7%
Administration12%13%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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