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.

Hickory Hills, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 73.6% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 18.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

93.7%

ELA Proficiencyi

73.6%

Math Proficiencyi

58%

Chronic Absenteeismi

18.4%

District Summaryi

Cons HSD 230

Grad Rate: 95.2%Absent: 19.1%ACT: ELA 19.4, Math 20.1College: 78%

North Palos SD 117

ELA: 86.3%Math: 73.9%Absent: 9.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

74.8%

Math

71.4%

Grade 4

ELA

82.5%

Math

75.4%

Grade 5

ELA

88.9%

Math

73.8%

Grade 6

ELA

87%

Math

68.7%

Grade 7

ELA

92.4%

Math

75.5%

Grade 8

ELA

92.6%

Math

78.2%

Indian Springs SD 109

ELA: 55.9%Math: 35.8%Absent: 25.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

53.5%

Math

50.4%

Grade 4

ELA

49.5%

Math

38.5%

Grade 5

ELA

63.3%

Math

28.6%

Grade 6

ELA

58.7%

Math

26.4%

Grade 7

ELA

56.8%

Math

38%

Grade 8

ELA

52.2%

Math

34.8%

Argo CHSD 217

Grad Rate: 87.1%Absent: 23.7%ACT: ELA 17.3, Math 17.8College: 54.4%

Performance by School (15)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

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