Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 3
Reading
86% (2007)
61% (2006)
60% (2005)
56% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.
Math
91% (2007)
91% (2006)
74% (2005)
76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
79% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.
Math
93% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
77% (2007)
60% (2006)
35% (2005)
25% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.
Math
85% (2007)
76% (2006)
51% (2005)
39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2007.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
62% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.
Math
78% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
70% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.
Math
83% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
77% (2007)
84% (2006)
76% (2005)
58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Math
57% (2007)
82% (2006)
35% (2005)
25% (2004)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and students in grades 4 and 7 in science.
- The reading and math scores are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
- 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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