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.

River Forest, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 54.1% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 29.7%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

90.6%

ELA Proficiencyi

54.1%

Math Proficiencyi

35.5%

Chronic Absenteeismi

29.7%

District Summaryi

Proviso Twp HSD 209

Grad Rate: 85.8%Absent: 47.9%ACT: ELA 15.1, Math 16.2College: 50.6%

Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89

ELA: 43.3%Math: 22.2%Absent: 26.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

36.9%

Math

29.6%

Grade 4

ELA

43.9%

Math

26.5%

Grade 5

ELA

51.7%

Math

22.6%

Grade 6

ELA

42.9%

Math

17.6%

Grade 7

ELA

40.1%

Math

20.2%

Grade 8

ELA

46.3%

Math

15.7%

Oak Park - River Forest SD 200

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

River Forest SD 90

ELA: 86.9%Math: 76%Absent: 8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

91.5%

Math

85.8%

Grade 4

ELA

90.8%

Math

80.1%

Grade 5

ELA

85.1%

Math

72%

Grade 6

ELA

85.5%

Math

69.5%

Grade 7

ELA

84.7%

Math

80.8%

Grade 8

ELA

84.4%

Math

67.3%

Performance by School (16)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools