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.

Sherman, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 39.1% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 37.4%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

78.5%

ELA Proficiencyi

39.1%

Math Proficiencyi

25.5%

Chronic Absenteeismi

37.4%

District Summaryi

Springfield SD 186

ELA: 34.6%Math: 21.4%Grad Rate: 76.3%Absent: 40.7%ACT: ELA 15.8, Math 16.9College: 53.8%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

32.1%

Math

28.5%

Grade 4

ELA

37.8%

Math

25.7%

Grade 5

ELA

42%

Math

21.1%

Grade 6

ELA

31.3%

Math

17.5%

Grade 7

ELA

32.3%

Math

20%

Grade 8

ELA

32.1%

Math

14.7%

Williamsville CUSD 15

ELA: 79.3%Math: 61.4%Grad Rate: 98.4%Absent: 8.3%ACT: ELA 20.8, Math 20.4College: 75.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

72.8%

Math

64.1%

Grade 4

ELA

71.6%

Math

66.3%

Grade 5

ELA

83.5%

Math

58.4%

Grade 6

ELA

74.3%

Math

61.9%

Grade 7

ELA

84.1%

Math

50%

Grade 8

ELA

87.5%

Math

69.6%

Performance by School (34)i

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