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DATA ANALYSIS - REPORT CARD DATA

Summarize the Data The Report Card Data provide important information regarding the composition and attributes of Arlington Heights School District 25. Attendance remains high with over 96% attendance rate for the last five years. There was a one-year increase in truancy rates in 2007 and a steady mobility rate over the last five years. The district population continues to increase and has done so over the last six years (from 4,877 in 2002 to 5,077 in 2007). The percentage of economically disadvantaged students has remained consistent, and the percentage of LEP students continues to slightly increase each year. Student ethnicity percentages have remained consistent over the last three years. Parent involvement remains at 100%. The percentage of teachers in the district that has a Master's Degree continues to increase year over year. In 2007, 67% of the district teachers have obtained their Master's Degree.

Report Card Data analysis shows that students in District 25 continue to perform at a high level as measured on ISAT. Continued focus on literacy skills has led to measurable improvement in the area of reading. A rigorous math curriculum combined with consistent professional development has led to strong performance in the area of mathematics. The overall district performance on ISAT continues to be strong and consistent. The district aggregate outperforms the state average in all performance areas. The percent of students in highest two quartiles increased in a majority of subject areas and grade levels. The district scale scores increased in a majority of subject areas and grade levels when compared to 2006.

Reading Assessment Trends Grade 3 Reading • Year over year increase in the percentage of students meeting/exceeding standards over the last four years (85.7% in 2003-04 to 92.3% in 2006-07) and increased performance for students with disabilities (62.7% in 2003-04 to 71.4% in 2006-07).

Grade 5 Reading • Year over year increase in the percentage of students meeting/exceeding standards over the last four years (85.7% in 2003-04 to 92.3% in 2006-07) and increased performance for students with disabilities (39.1% in 2003-04 to 60.0% in 2006-07).

Grade 8 Reading • Year over year increase in the percentage of students meeting/exceeding standards over the last four years (86.4% in 2003-04 to 93.8% in 2006-07) and increased performance for students with disabilities (41.3% in 2003-04 to 65.0% in 2006-07).

Math Assessment Trends Grade 3 Math • Notable increase in the percentage of students meeting/exceeding standards over the last four years (95.1% in 2003-04 to 98.3% in 2006-07) and increased performance for students with disabilities (85.2% in 2003-04 to 90.4% in 2006-07).

Grade 5 Math • Notable increase in the percentage of students meeting/exceeding standards over the last four years (93.9% in 2003-04 to 97.3% in 2006-07) and increased performance for students with disabilities (73.9% in 2003-04 to 87.3% in 2006-07).

Grade 8 Math • Year over year increase in the percentage of students meeting/exceeding standards over the last four years (78.4% in 2003-04 to 93.1% in 2006-07) and year over year increase for students with disabilities (28.4% in 2003-04 to 64.0% in 2006-07).

Assessment Overall • All grades (3-8) had over 93% of students tested in mathematics meet or exceed standards in 2007. • All grades (3-8) had over 90% of students tested in reading meet or exceed standards in 2007. • All schools in Arlington Heights School District 25 have met AYP since it has been measured, including all subgroups. • The percentage of students that meet or exceed standards in subgroups such as students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and Hispanic has increased over the last four years in both math and reading in every grade level.

Key Factors • Student diversity continues to increase. • The student enrollment continues to increase. • Mobility, truancy, and student attendance rate remain steady. • Slight increase in special education and ELL population. • High parent involvement continues. • The district continues to attract and retain staff with advanced degrees.

Conclusions • Continue to support high performance as measured by ISAT in all grades and subjects through effective and targeted professional development, student support, and resource management. • The staff is well educated but the district should continue to provide robust professional development in the area of educational technology. • The district must adjust to the increase in overall, special education, and ELL population.