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.

Calumet City, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 30.9% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 32.8%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

84.5%

ELA Proficiencyi

30.9%

Math Proficiencyi

14.5%

Chronic Absenteeismi

32.8%

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%

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157

ELA: 27.9%Math: 10.3%Absent: 32.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

22.3%

Math

21.4%

Grade 4

ELA

24.1%

Math

9.6%

Grade 5

ELA

27.6%

Math

5.3%

Grade 6

ELA

35.5%

Math

9.7%

Grade 7

ELA

25%

Math

10.2%

Grade 8

ELA

33.7%

Math

2.4%

South Holland SD 150

ELA: 45.1%Math: 25.2%Absent: 23.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

20.7%

Math

19.5%

Grade 4

ELA

40%

Math

32.9%

Grade 5

ELA

57.6%

Math

35.3%

Grade 6

ELA

44.7%

Math

20%

Grade 7

ELA

44.1%

Math

19.6%

Grade 8

ELA

61.3%

Math

24.7%

Lincoln ESD 156

ELA: 48.7%Math: 20.8%Absent: 27.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

33.3%

Math

36.5%

Grade 4

ELA

47%

Math

34.8%

Grade 5

ELA

45.8%

Math

23.6%

Grade 6

ELA

43.2%

Math

8.6%

Grade 7

ELA

53.9%

Math

Grade 8

ELA

68.2%

Math

19.7%

Performance by School (22)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools