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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2008.

Math
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% 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 School
All Students61%
Female70%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Low income53%
Non-low income75%
Non-IEP66%
LEP10%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female100%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income94%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP96%
LEP100%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female90%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income64%
Non-low income95%
IEP50%
Non-IEP82%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income79%
Non-low income94%
IEP67%
Non-IEP90%

MathThis School
All Students92%
Female95%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income91%
Non-low income95%
IEP75%
Non-IEP98%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income73%
Non-low income79%
Non-IEP80%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income93%
Non-low income88%
Non-IEP94%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income86%
Non-low income100%
Non-IEP92%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income97%
Non-low income100%
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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