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.

Bourbonnais, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 60.1% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 23.6%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

94.9%

ELA Proficiencyi

60.1%

Math Proficiencyi

45.7%

Chronic Absenteeismi

23.6%

District Summaryi

Bourbonnais SD 53

ELA: 59.5%Math: 44.1%Absent: 19%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

46.7%

Math

51.4%

Grade 4

ELA

58.1%

Math

50.4%

Grade 5

ELA

64%

Math

41.7%

Grade 6

ELA

77.9%

Math

52.9%

Grade 7

ELA

56.9%

Math

35.6%

Grade 8

ELA

53.6%

Math

31.5%

Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307

Grad Rate: 94.9%Absent: 31.5%ACT: ELA 17, Math 18College: 62.7%

St George CCSD 258

ELA: 63.7%Math: 54.9%Absent: 13.2%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

59%

Math

84.6%

Grade 4

ELA

66.7%

Math

56.1%

Grade 5

ELA

59.5%

Math

42.9%

Grade 6

ELA

59%

Math

38.5%

Grade 7

ELA

68.4%

Math

52.6%

Grade 8

ELA

68.9%

Math

55.6%

Performance by School (7)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools