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  ISAT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 63% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female84%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income88%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP91%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female84%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income85%
Non-low income97%
Non-IEP91%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female72%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Low income63%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP74%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female69%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income79%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP82%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female72%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income73%
Non-low income93%
Non-IEP83%
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Low income66%
Non-low income86%
Non-IEP77%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Low income72%
Non-low income83%
Non-IEP79%
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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