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.

Hometown, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 65.5% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 17.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

91.8%

ELA Proficiencyi

65.5%

Math Proficiencyi

38.2%

Chronic Absenteeismi

17.4%

District Summaryi

Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123

ELA: 65.5%Math: 38.2%Absent: 16.2%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

56.3%

Math

51.4%

Grade 4

ELA

56.1%

Math

41.9%

Grade 5

ELA

69.8%

Math

31.5%

Grade 6

ELA

59.1%

Math

25.9%

Grade 7

ELA

75.7%

Math

43%

Grade 8

ELA

74.9%

Math

36.7%

Oak Lawn CHSD 229

Grad Rate: 91.8%Absent: 19.7%ACT: ELA 17.5, Math 18.3College: 69.5%

Performance by School (8)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

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