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Effingham Cusd 40

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P.O. Box 130
Effingham, IL 62401
Effingham County
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PH: (217) 540-1501

Grades PK-12
2996 students
8 schools

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ISAT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math

99% (2008)

98% (2007)

95% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Science

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

Math

95% (2008)

95% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2008)

81% (2007)

87% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

85% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

91% (2008)

83% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

88% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science

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

Math

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

92% (2006)

65% (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

See Illinois' state standards

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	90%
IEP	62%
Non-IEP	88%

Math	This District
All Students	99%
Female	97%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Low income	99%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	95%
Non-IEP	99%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Low income	69%
Non-low income	83%
IEP	36%
Non-IEP	84%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Low income	83%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	75%
Non-IEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	89%
Non-low income	98%
IEP	85%
Non-IEP	96%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	87%
IEP	57%
Non-IEP	88%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	94%
IEP	91%
Non-IEP	92%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Low income	87%
Non-low income	94%
IEP	57%
Non-IEP	95%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Low income	94%
Non-low income	96%
IEP	67%
Non-IEP	98%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	94%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Low income	88%
Non-low income	88%
IEP	48%
Non-IEP	93%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Low income	94%
Non-low income	92%
IEP	67%
Non-IEP	96%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Low income	90%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	62%
Non-IEP	94%

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Low income	75%
Non-low income	91%
IEP	55%
Non-IEP	91%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Low income	80%
Non-low income	94%
IEP	59%
Non-IEP	95%

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

PSAE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

59% (2008)

59% (2007)

55% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science

58% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

52% (2007)

55% (2006)

59% (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

See Illinois' state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Low income	36%
Non-low income	62%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	63%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	57%
Low income	36%
Non-low income	61%
IEP	0%
Non-IEP	62%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	65%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Low income	45%
Non-low income	66%
IEP	8%
Non-IEP	68%

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.

Testing in Illinois: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21

English

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	20

Math

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	21	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21

Reading

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	22
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21

Science

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2008	21	20	n/a
Graduating class of 2007	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21

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

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Emergency or provisional credentials	0%	2%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	21
Grade 1	17	21
Grade 2	20	21
Grade 3	21	22
Grade 4	20	23
Grade 5	25	23
Grade 6	19	23
Grade 7	19	22
Grade 8	21	22
High school	15	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	96%	55%
Hispanic	2%	19%
Multiracial/Ethnic	1%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
Black	<1%	20%
Native American	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Low-income students	42%	41%
Limited English proficient students	<1%	7%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	96%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,208	$8,340

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	59%
Student and staff support	5%	7%
Administration	14%	13%
Other expenditures	25%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >