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.

Steger, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 39.6% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 37.6%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

89.6%

ELA Proficiencyi

39.6%

Math Proficiencyi

15.2%

Chronic Absenteeismi

37.6%

District Summaryi

Bloom Twp HSD 206

Grad Rate: 89.6%Absent: 45.4%ACT: ELA 14, Math 15.4College: 41.7%

Steger SD 194

ELA: 51%Math: 22.9%Absent: 26.6%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

35.8%

Math

39.5%

Grade 4

ELA

27.6%

Math

24.8%

Grade 5

ELA

55.4%

Math

26.8%

Grade 6

ELA

67.3%

Math

18.7%

Grade 7

ELA

56.5%

Math

14.4%

Grade 8

ELA

64.5%

Math

12.5%

CCSD 168

ELA: 25.8%Math: 5.8%Absent: 31.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

17.3%

Math

9.8%

Grade 4

ELA

27.9%

Math

7.4%

Grade 5

ELA

32.3%

Math

5.4%

Grade 6

ELA

24.4%

Math

1.7%

Grade 7

ELA

26.5%

Math

6.1%

Grade 8

ELA

26.5%

Math

3.5%

Performance by School (8)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools