What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Charleston, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 48.4% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 26.7%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

86.4%

ELA Proficiencyi

48.4%

Math Proficiencyi

31.8%

Chronic Absenteeismi

26.7%

District Summaryi

Mattoon CUSD 2

ELA: 48.1%Math: 36.1%Grad Rate: 90.8%Absent: 25.6%ACT: ELA 16.8, Math 18College: 51.6%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

42.2%

Math

48.5%

Grade 4

ELA

52.1%

Math

36.3%

Grade 5

ELA

54.1%

Math

31.4%

Grade 6

ELA

49.2%

Math

30.6%

Grade 7

ELA

52.6%

Math

35.4%

Grade 8

ELA

40.4%

Math

31.7%

Charleston CUSD 1

ELA: 48.8%Math: 26.8%Grad Rate: 81.3%Absent: 28%ACT: ELA 15.8, Math 17College: 70.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

48.6%

Math

49.8%

Grade 4

ELA

41.5%

Math

28.2%

Grade 5

ELA

42.8%

Math

16.8%

Grade 6

ELA

51.5%

Math

23.4%

Grade 7

ELA

48.9%

Math

23%

Grade 8

ELA

60.3%

Math

17.5%

Performance by School (11)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

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