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.

Braidwood, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 68.4% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 16.2%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

93.4%

ELA Proficiencyi

68.4%

Math Proficiencyi

50.3%

Chronic Absenteeismi

16.2%

District Summaryi

Coal City CUSD 1

ELA: 75.3%Math: 57.7%Grad Rate: 92.4%Absent: 13.8%ACT: ELA 19.3, Math 20.3College: 56.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

60%

Math

58.7%

Grade 4

ELA

71.2%

Math

51.9%

Grade 5

ELA

75.8%

Math

54.5%

Grade 6

ELA

73.7%

Math

59.9%

Grade 7

ELA

87%

Math

63.4%

Grade 8

ELA

84.2%

Math

57.6%

Reed Custer CUSD 255U

ELA: 64.2%Math: 42.1%Grad Rate: 94.3%Absent: 20.8%ACT: ELA 16.8, Math 17.7College: 60.3%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

62.5%

Math

54.5%

Grade 4

ELA

49.5%

Math

39.6%

Grade 5

ELA

66.7%

Math

45.5%

Grade 6

ELA

63.3%

Math

40.4%

Grade 7

ELA

76.1%

Math

40.9%

Grade 8

ELA

70.3%

Math

30.7%

Wilmington CUSD 209U

ELA: 60.8%Math: 46.3%Grad Rate: 94%Absent: 15.1%ACT: ELA 18.8, Math 19.1College: 45.5%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

50%

Math

53.2%

Grade 4

ELA

50%

Math

61.3%

Grade 5

ELA

48.4%

Math

49.5%

Grade 6

ELA

77.1%

Math

34.9%

Grade 7

ELA

71.3%

Math

43.8%

Grade 8

ELA

70.5%

Math

35.2%

Performance by School (12)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools