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.

Alton, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 38.9% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 29%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

83.8%

ELA Proficiencyi

38.9%

Math Proficiencyi

24.3%

Chronic Absenteeismi

29%

District Summaryi

Alton CUSD 11

ELA: 35.7%Math: 22.2%Grad Rate: 76.4%Absent: 32.3%ACT: ELA 15.5, Math 17.6College: 59.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

28.2%

Math

30.7%

Grade 4

ELA

36.9%

Math

31.6%

Grade 5

ELA

38.5%

Math

17.9%

Grade 6

ELA

36.9%

Math

20%

Grade 7

ELA

33.7%

Math

18.3%

Grade 8

ELA

40.3%

Math

14.3%

Bethalto CUSD 8

ELA: 47.1%Math: 30.3%Grad Rate: 98.4%Absent: 18.2%ACT: ELA 17.4, Math 18.5College: 63.7%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

34.9%

Math

40.1%

Grade 4

ELA

47.9%

Math

30.8%

Grade 5

ELA

54.7%

Math

31.8%

Grade 6

ELA

54.1%

Math

25.7%

Grade 7

ELA

42.2%

Math

27.8%

Grade 8

ELA

48.6%

Math

26.5%

East Alton SD 13

ELA: 36.8%Math: 20.7%Absent: 38.2%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

27.3%

Math

22.7%

Grade 4

ELA

26.9%

Math

14.1%

Grade 5

ELA

39.4%

Math

16.9%

Grade 6

ELA

54.7%

Math

23.4%

Grade 7

ELA

35.2%

Math

27.8%

Grade 8

ELA

39.1%

Math

21.9%

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14

Grad Rate: 94.8%Absent: 30.8%ACT: ELA 16.6, Math 16.3College: 40.4%

Performance by School (19)i

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