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.

Riverdale, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 27.2% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 45.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

80.6%

ELA Proficiencyi

27.2%

Math Proficiencyi

10.2%

Chronic Absenteeismi

45.4%

District Summaryi

Thornton Twp HSD 205

Grad Rate: 80.6%Absent: 47%ACT: ELA 14.1, Math 14.8College: 43.3%

Dolton SD 148

ELA: 26%Math: 11.1%Absent: 44.2%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

24.6%

Math

17.2%

Grade 4

ELA

26.5%

Math

13.8%

Grade 5

ELA

24.8%

Math

11.5%

Grade 6

ELA

25.3%

Math

Grade 7

ELA

27.6%

Math

8.9%

Grade 8

ELA

27.5%

Math

10.6%

Calumet Public SD 132

ELA: 32.2%Math: 7.9%Absent: 37.6%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

16%

Math

10.6%

Grade 4

ELA

19.8%

Math

14.6%

Grade 5

ELA

42.1%

Math

8.4%

Grade 6

ELA

30.4%

Math

2.2%

Grade 7

ELA

44.1%

Math

8.8%

Grade 8

ELA

38.5%

Math

3.4%

Gen George Patton SD 133

ELA: 15.5%Math: 11.2%Absent: 58.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

Math

18.8%

Grade 4

ELA

20%

Math

12.5%

Grade 5

ELA

11.8%

Math

11.8%

Grade 6

ELA

21.4%

Math

14.3%

Grade 7

ELA

28.6%

Math

14.3%

Grade 8

ELA

14.3%

Math

Performance by School (17)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

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Other Schools