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.

Mc Cullom Lake, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 51.1% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 19.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

92.4%

ELA Proficiencyi

51.1%

Math Proficiencyi

35.2%

Chronic Absenteeismi

19.4%

District Summaryi

McHenry CCSD 15

ELA: 54.9%Math: 36%Absent: 17.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

53.8%

Math

57.7%

Grade 4

ELA

46.3%

Math

35.5%

Grade 5

ELA

52.5%

Math

34.8%

Grade 6

ELA

62%

Math

30.8%

Grade 7

ELA

67.8%

Math

32%

Grade 8

ELA

47.8%

Math

26.6%

McHenry CHSD 156

Grad Rate: 94.8%Absent: 26.6%ACT: ELA 17.3, Math 18.4College: 54.2%

Johnsburg CUSD 12

ELA: 41.8%Math: 33.1%Grad Rate: 89.2%Absent: 13.6%ACT: ELA 18.5, Math 19.3College: 63.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

40.1%

Math

48.9%

Grade 4

ELA

47.3%

Math

28.7%

Grade 5

ELA

48.7%

Math

45.7%

Grade 6

ELA

48.8%

Math

28.3%

Grade 7

ELA

34.8%

Math

27.1%

Grade 8

ELA

31.5%

Math

17.8%

Performance by School (13)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools