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.

Bloomington, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 51.9% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 24.5%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

86.8%

ELA Proficiencyi

51.9%

Math Proficiencyi

37.4%

Chronic Absenteeismi

24.5%

District Summaryi

McLean County USD 5

ELA: 53.7%Math: 39.6%Grad Rate: 88.5%Absent: 24.3%ACT: ELA 18.7, Math 19.3College: 74.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

50.1%

Math

48.1%

Grade 4

ELA

52.5%

Math

46.3%

Grade 5

ELA

56.7%

Math

41.5%

Grade 6

ELA

51.9%

Math

28.6%

Grade 7

ELA

51.7%

Math

39.9%

Grade 8

ELA

59.2%

Math

32.8%

Bloomington SD 87

ELA: 37.5%Math: 24%Grad Rate: 76.5%Absent: 27.3%ACT: ELA 17.1, Math 16.7College: 61.1%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

40.6%

Math

35.9%

Grade 4

ELA

38.1%

Math

29.1%

Grade 5

ELA

39.7%

Math

21.7%

Grade 6

ELA

33.9%

Math

16.5%

Grade 7

ELA

46.4%

Math

18.6%

Grade 8

ELA

26.3%

Math

19.8%

Olympia CUSD 16

ELA: 62.2%Math: 41.8%Grad Rate: 94.5%Absent: 25.1%ACT: ELA 17.1, Math 18.9College: 50.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

62.2%

Math

46.5%

Grade 4

ELA

53.1%

Math

45.3%

Grade 5

ELA

78%

Math

48.7%

Grade 6

ELA

52.3%

Math

26.5%

Grade 7

ELA

66.1%

Math

41%

Grade 8

ELA

63.3%

Math

43.8%

Tri Valley CUSD 3

ELA: 78.4%Math: 64.2%Grad Rate: 100%Absent: 13.2%ACT: ELA 19.9, Math 21.3College: 81.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

88.8%

Math

82.5%

Grade 4

ELA

86%

Math

80.2%

Grade 5

ELA

75.9%

Math

58.2%

Grade 6

ELA

83.9%

Math

67.8%

Grade 7

ELA

71.1%

Math

58.8%

Grade 8

ELA

67.7%

Math

42.4%

Performance by School (42)i

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