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.

Palos Heights, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 76.3% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 22.6%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

89%

ELA Proficiencyi

76.3%

Math Proficiencyi

53.3%

Chronic Absenteeismi

22.6%

District Summaryi

Cons HSD 230

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

CHSD 218

Grad Rate: 80.4%Absent: 31.4%ACT: ELA 15.9, Math 16.9College: 55.7%

Palos CCSD 118

ELA: 83%Math: 63.7%Absent: 11.5%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

71.4%

Math

70.9%

Grade 4

ELA

73.3%

Math

61.8%

Grade 5

ELA

85.3%

Math

65.6%

Grade 6

ELA

83%

Math

57%

Grade 7

ELA

92.8%

Math

65.5%

Grade 8

ELA

92.3%

Math

61.5%

Worth SD 127

ELA: 60.2%Math: 30.4%Absent: 32.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

35.8%

Math

38.3%

Grade 4

ELA

39%

Math

29%

Grade 5

ELA

53.5%

Math

23.8%

Grade 6

ELA

76.5%

Math

33.3%

Grade 7

ELA

72%

Math

26.2%

Grade 8

ELA

84%

Math

33.3%

Palos Heights SD 128

ELA: 78.4%Math: 53.8%Absent: 13.1%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

78.2%

Math

84.6%

Grade 4

ELA

60.9%

Math

45.7%

Grade 5

ELA

72.5%

Math

45%

Grade 6

ELA

86.7%

Math

38.6%

Grade 7

ELA

87%

Math

63.8%

Grade 8

ELA

88.6%

Math

49.4%

Performance by School (16)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools