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.

Cary, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

Cary School Test Scores

NCES

School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 51.6% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 19.9%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

95.5%

ELA Proficiencyi

51.6%

Math Proficiencyi

39%

Chronic Absenteeismi

19.9%

District Summaryi

CUSD 300

ELA: 49.2%Math: 38.8%Grad Rate: 95.9%Absent: 22.3%ACT: ELA 17.9, Math 18.2College: 59.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

45.2%

Math

52%

Grade 4

ELA

49.9%

Math

50.8%

Grade 5

ELA

56.2%

Math

38.4%

Grade 6

ELA

45.8%

Math

31.2%

Grade 7

ELA

46.6%

Math

33.9%

Grade 8

ELA

51.6%

Math

27.2%

Crystal Lake CCSD 47

ELA: 55.7%Math: 38.2%Absent: 16.5%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

48.8%

Math

49.8%

Grade 4

ELA

58.7%

Math

42.3%

Grade 5

ELA

62.6%

Math

42%

Grade 6

ELA

52.3%

Math

25.9%

Grade 7

ELA

53.6%

Math

39.9%

Grade 8

ELA

57.9%

Math

29.9%

CHSD 155

Grad Rate: 93.9%Absent: 17.7%ACT: ELA 19.8, Math 20College: 64.4%

Cary CCSD 26

ELA: 60.1%Math: 43.5%Absent: 13.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

54.5%

Math

54.9%

Grade 4

ELA

63.7%

Math

52.6%

Grade 5

ELA

63.1%

Math

45.8%

Grade 6

ELA

59.7%

Math

37.8%

Grade 7

ELA

54.5%

Math

40.3%

Grade 8

ELA

64.3%

Math

30.1%

Performance by School (48)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Other Schools

Cary, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates