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.

Oak Park, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 72.4% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 16.1%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

96.8%

ELA Proficiencyi

72.4%

Math Proficiencyi

60.5%

Chronic Absenteeismi

16.1%

District Summaryi

Oak Park ESD 97

ELA: 72.4%Math: 60.5%Absent: 14.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

68.4%

Math

72.6%

Grade 4

ELA

72.5%

Math

65.4%

Grade 5

ELA

79.7%

Math

65.9%

Grade 6

ELA

72.5%

Math

53.5%

Grade 7

ELA

69.9%

Math

53.8%

Grade 8

ELA

71.4%

Math

51.3%

Oak Park - River Forest SD 200

Grad Rate: 96.8%Absent: 19%ACT: ELA 23, Math 22.6College: 85.1%

Performance by School (11)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools