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.

Burnham, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 24.7% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 33.6%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

84.5%

ELA Proficiencyi

24.7%

Math Proficiencyi

12%

Chronic Absenteeismi

33.6%

District Summaryi

Thornton Twp HSD 205

Grad Rate: 80.6%Absent: 47%ACT: ELA 14.1, Math 14.8College: 43.3%

Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215

Grad Rate: 89.9%Absent: 18.9%ACT: ELA 15.4, Math 15.9College: 61.8%

Dolton SD 149

ELA: 24.5%Math: 10.5%Absent: 30.6%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

21.7%

Math

22.9%

Grade 4

ELA

23.1%

Math

10.4%

Grade 5

ELA

24.9%

Math

7.1%

Grade 6

ELA

25.3%

Math

6.4%

Grade 7

ELA

18.8%

Math

8.2%

Grade 8

ELA

32.3%

Math

7.5%

Calumet City SD 155

ELA: 23.4%Math: 14.2%Absent: 30.1%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

34.4%

Math

28.1%

Grade 4

ELA

11.4%

Math

10.5%

Grade 5

ELA

16%

Math

Grade 6

ELA

20.6%

Math

6.9%

Grade 7

ELA

27%

Math

13.5%

Grade 8

ELA

32.7%

Math

25.3%

Burnham SD 154-5

ELA: 36.5%Math: 19.8%Absent: 14.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

46.2%

Math

30.8%

Grade 4

ELA

35.7%

Math

14.3%

Grade 5

ELA

15.8%

Math

5.3%

Grade 6

ELA

58.3%

Math

41.7%

Grade 7

ELA

35%

Math

25%

Grade 8

ELA

38.9%

Math

11.1%

Performance by School (17)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Burnham, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates