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.

Western Springs, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 87.6% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 15%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

94.2%

ELA Proficiencyi

87.6%

Math Proficiencyi

79.9%

Chronic Absenteeismi

15%

District Summaryi

Hinsdale Twp HSD 86

Grad Rate: 93.4%Absent: 18.8%ACT: ELA 22.9, Math 24.4College: 86%

Lyons Twp HSD 204

Grad Rate: 95.1%Absent: 24%ACT: ELA 21.3, Math 22.7College: 84.7%

Hinsdale CCSD 181

ELA: 89.1%Math: 84.4%Absent: 7.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

91.1%

Math

96.5%

Grade 4

ELA

92.1%

Math

90.6%

Grade 5

ELA

90.9%

Math

83.3%

Grade 6

ELA

87.6%

Math

86.5%

Grade 7

ELA

88.3%

Math

79.3%

Grade 8

ELA

84.8%

Math

71.7%

Western Springs SD 101

ELA: 84.4%Math: 71.7%Absent: 5.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

76.6%

Math

82.9%

Grade 4

ELA

77.3%

Math

72.1%

Grade 5

ELA

85.1%

Math

65.2%

Grade 6

ELA

90.4%

Math

59%

Grade 7

ELA

85.9%

Math

78.5%

Grade 8

ELA

93.1%

Math

72.4%

LaGrange Highlands SD 106

ELA: 87%Math: 75.5%Absent: 7.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

82.9%

Math

85.7%

Grade 4

ELA

90.1%

Math

81.2%

Grade 5

ELA

82.2%

Math

67.3%

Grade 6

ELA

90.7%

Math

73.1%

Grade 7

ELA

89.6%

Math

83.3%

Grade 8

ELA

86.8%

Math

64%

Performance by School (18)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Western Springs, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates